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Iran's president has died in a helicopter crash. Here's what happens next
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and his foreign minister have died in a helicopter crash. These experts explain who is charge in the interim, when the next election will be held, and what their deaths means for foreign policy. ⌘ Read more
Gina Rinehart portrait saga gains international attention — from the BBC to Stephen Colbert
Billionaire mining magnate Gina Rinehart has been getting a lot of attention following the calls for Vincent Namatjira's portrait of her be removed from the National Gallery of Victoria. ⌘ Read more
'Classic case of entrapment': Court hears Canberra men charged with conspiring to launder money should not be sent to trial
The ACT Magistrates Court hears lawyer Ben Aulich and accountant Michael Papandrea shouldn't face a trial for allegedly conspiring with an undercover officer to buy a business to help launder money from the sale of illegal cigarettes. ⌘ Read more
Five children rushed to hospital after exposure to fumes at public pool
Police say emergency services were called to the Macksville pool on the NSW Mid North Coast to reports of children being exposed to excess fumes. ⌘ Read more
Mother struggling to care for 6yo daughter with cerebral palsy acquitted of attempting to murder her
A jury finds a WA mother who injected her disabled daughter with insulin not guilty of attempted murder, but guilty of the alternative offence of endangering the child's life. ⌘ Read more
This diving duo has won gold and bronze medals together. They just qualified for Paris
Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney will challenge for another Olympics 3-metre synchro-podium finish in Paris after being the first Australian divers to lock in their spots for the 2024 Games. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of trying to open a plane emergency door while intoxicated pleads not guilty
Earlier this month, the 33-year-old attempted to open an emergency exit while on an international flight headed to Sydney, the AFP has alleged. ⌘ Read more
Pulse Tasmania's Facebook page reported to anti-discrimination body over alleged racist comments on post
A local media organisation has been reported to Equal Opportunity Tasmania, following concerns from the multicultural community that it did not do enough to moderate comments on a recent post. ⌘ Read more
Max the cat earns his degree in 'litter-ature' at US university
The feline was honoured for his friendliness on campus ahead of student graduations. ⌘ Read more
'No sign of life' at Iran President Ebrahim Raisi helicopter crash site
There is "no sign of life" at the crash site of a helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, his foreign minister and others, Iran state TV has reported. ⌘ Read more
Tempers flare and punches thrown after All-Star race collision
NASCAR rivals Ricky Stenhouse Jr and Kyle Busch threw punches after the former was taken out by the latter on lap two of the All-Star race. ⌘ Read more
How can you spot a native bee and what you can do to help bolster populations? Here's what you need to know for World Bee Day
Flowers, honey and plenty of produce: bees play a vital role in nature's ecosystem, and without them, we wouldn't have any of these things. ⌘ Read more
Convicted armed robber on the run in WA after removing his monitoring bracelet
Police in WA are searching for convicted armed robber Brett Maston, once described as Australia's most wanted man, after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet and is on the run. ⌘ Read more
How the internet reacted to Harley Reid's double-fend of Petracca and Oliver
West Coast beating the Dees by 35 was big, sure, but Harley Reid's double-fend of Christian Petracca and Clayton Oliver set the internet alight. ⌘ Read more
After lightning struck his hometown's historic tree, inspiration struck this chainsaw artist
"You walk around the log and ask it what it wants to be, sometimes it talks back," says Kevin Duffy, who is busy carving a "seat of reflection" from an old giant sequoia in the north-east Victorian town of Beechworth. ⌘ Read more
Wicked and Glee star Kristin Chenoweth reveals she is a survivor of 'severe abuse' by ex-partner
The actress wrote on X that the CCTV of Sean "Diddy" Combs allegedly attacking his ex-partner brought up memories of her own experience of "severe" partner abuse. ⌘ Read more
'Stunning' comet captured lighting up the sky over Spain and Portugal
Preliminary analysis from the Spanish Calar Alto astronomical observatory found the blue fireball entered our atmosphere at a speed of 161,000kph. ⌘ Read more
Sarah spends her days surrounded by dead bodies. The 22-year-old says 'it's a calling'
Taking up a job as an embalmer may sound like an unlikely career pivot for a woman in her early 20s, but Sarah Broanda is part of a growing cohort of young people taking up jobs in the funeral industry. ⌘ Read more
Cummins, Starc set for showdown in IPL
Pat Cummins's Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL side is set to face Mitchell Starc's Kolkata Knight Riders in Tuesday's opening finals match, and whoever wins plays in next Sunday's IPL final. ⌘ Read more
Australian stars take huge leap towards Paris Games in Shanghai
Australian skateboarders Arisa Trew and Keegan Palmer take big steps towards Paris Olympic Games qualification at the Olympic Qualifier Series in Shanghai, with BMX star Logan Martin also on the verge of qualification. ⌘ Read more
Danny lives on a bus because he can't afford to rent or buy. Council is now taking him to court
A West Australian council is taking legal action against Danny Reinhold to stop him living in his bus, parked on a friend's block. ⌘ Read more
Charity repurposing old phones to help free domestic violence victims from rising digital abuse
Lauren Trevan works for Queensland charity, DV Safe Phone, which repurposes old mobile phones and donates them to those experiencing digital abuse in the form of stalking and control through their existing devices. ⌘ Read more
Allegra and Charlotte both have ties to the country. Now they're bringing their big love of opera to small towns
Opera singers Allegra Giagu and Charlotte Goode are at different stages in their careers, but both hail from the Goulburn Valley in northern Victoria and share the same goal: to bring opera to regional audiences. ⌘ Read more
Xander Schaufelle wins first career major with birdie on the last hole of the PGA Championship
Xander Schauffele sinks a six-foot birdie putt on the 72nd hole to claim a one-shot win at the PGA Championship, winning his first career major. ⌘ Read more
Hannah Green denied victory on final hole in LPGA
World number one Nelly Korda claims an incredible sixth LPGA Tour win of the year after edging out Australian Hannah Green by a shot at the Americas Open. ⌘ Read more
Myanmar rebel group claims control of town, Rohingya flee
A powerful armed ethnic group in Myanmar says it has won control over a town in the western state of Rakhine after weeks of fighting, denying accusations it has targeted members of the Muslim-minority Rohingya during the offensive. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise after the Dow's record close
Wall Street edged higher on Friday's close, but it was enough to push the Dow Jones Index above 40,000 points for the first time and give the local market enough momentum to open in positive territory. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Who is Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi?**
Nuclear ambitions, animosity with Israel and a hard line on women make Ebrahim Raisi a likely successor to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. ⌘ Read more
Taxpayers would have to pay $1b to give landlords the tax breaks they want, Queensland Treasury says
Treasury has responded to a landlord lobby group's proposal to raise the tax-free threshold on land values by 200 per cent, saying land tax is "critically important" and pays for new roads, hospitals and wages. ⌘ Read more
Is a positive RAT sufficient evidence for sick leave if you have COVID?**
Here’s what you need to know about providing evidence for sick leave when you have COVID-19. ⌘ Read more
'It's the right time': Kylie Kwong announces end to 24-year career as restaurateur
After a 24-year career as an Australian food icon, Kylie Kwong announces she is closing her restaurant and quitting the business. ⌘ Read more
Investigation underway after bodies of man and 2yo son found in unit
Officers discovered the 38-year-old and the boy after they forced entry to the unit in East Lismore last night. ⌘ Read more
Conflict of interest concerns to be probed after former Chevron employee given government advisor role
Former Chevron employee Simon McKirdy is the co-chair of a committee set up to consider appeals against a controversial decision to allow the expansion of the Karratha Gas Plant — environmental groups say this is a conflict of interest. ⌘ Read more
This Victorian is on a mission to save old woollen clothes from landfill, one stitch at a time
David Pendleton makes and sells blankets, bags and pillows from recycled wool, but he has to source the fabric from India. He and others say it's time that changed. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up — A 90s throwback, a burglary in Adelaide and a Swans sensation stars again
A goalscoring free-for-all in Darwin brings the nostalgia, a Sydney star stakes his claim as the game's best and a Hawthorn tactical switch has devastating results. We wrap up round 10 in the AFL. ⌘ Read more
Manchester City wins 'incredible' fourth Premier League title in a row
Manchester City claims a record-breaking fourth Premier League title after Arsenal pushes Pep Guardiola's side all the way, while Luton is relegated after a single year in the top flight. ⌘ Read more
After 90 years this family-owned shop has closed its doors. The owner says online shopping has taken its toll
Simpson Shoes was established more than 90 years ago. But after three generations, Craig Simpson has closed its doors. He sees no future in independent retail, saying online shopping has taken over. ⌘ Read more
Five years after a landmark $78m deal, is the NT's troubled Barkly region worse off?**
The $78 million Barkly Regional Deal sparked hopes of change for the troubled town of Tennant Creek. But many locals say there's been little progress in the years since its announcement, at the same time as conditions have worsened. ⌘ Read more
Man charged by police after allegedly stabbing constable in the head in Sydney's CBD
The incident unfolded just after 1pm, when a man wielding a knife allegedly confronted two police officers on traffic duties near Hyde Park. ⌘ Read more
It took a health scare in her 20s for Hayley to learn about reproductive health
Hayley Ramsay-Watkinson now feels empowered with information about her reproductive health, but her knowledge was lacking until her late 20s. A fertility specialist says she isn't alone and the conversations should be had earlier. ⌘ Read more
Two dead and five missing after boat collision on Danube River in Hungary
A man and a woman are dead after a river cruise boat allegedly collided with a small boat on a popular stretch of the Danube River in Hungary. ⌘ Read more
More than 400,000 NSW public sector workers offered 10.5pc pay rise — well below union demands
The NSW government's pay offer applies to public sector workers whose industrial agreements are due for renewal, including firefighters, nurses and police. ⌘ Read more
Ozempic is splitting Australia's major private health insurers, and people like Michael are in the crosshairs
Australia's major health insurers are at odds over how to treat the diabetes and weight loss medication Ozempic, with one insurer slashing benefits amid a worldwide shortage. ⌘ Read more
Why are girls suffering so much right now? The problem is bigger than you think
Considering the rise in mental health crises in young women, a new approach is desperately needed. ⌘ Read more
UTAS prepares for fewer students, cuts spending and pauses new hires
With a cap on international students each university can have announced by the Federal government, Tasmania's university is asking staff how it can save money. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-Up: Magic Round gives us Munny's niggle and Nicholls's new nickname
Another Magic Round delivers action aplenty, with Cameron Munster's worrisome injury, some hip-drop drama and more proof the Sharks are the real deal. Here's this week's NRL Round-Up. ⌘ Read more
Whistleblower's decision to speak out arguably netted the ATO millions, but it came at a huge personal cost
Corporate whistleblower Tony Watson says a small tweak to current whistleblower protection laws would significantly reduce his risk. Seven months on, nothing has changed. ⌘ Read more
Federal budget savings are usually good news, but in this case it reflects a deep and worrying problem
Buried in the federal budget papers is a figure that saves the bottom line almost half a billion dollars, but instead of being a happy story it reflects a demographic freight train coming for our country. ⌘ Read more
Why Chinese nationals are risking death to reach the US or Australia
A growing number of people are trying to leave China — some risking their lives at sea or in the jungle — as the country's political and economic future remains uncertain. ⌘ Read more
'Loophole' allows energy companies to change household power tariffs without their knowledge
Power companies are skirting their obligations to warn households about major changes to the way they are charged for electricity courtesy of a "loophole" in Australia's energy rules. ⌘ Read more
Adult 'fans' are paying $30 a month to see photos of a young girl. Chatting with her costs more
The rise of social media and child influencers has brought with it a murky underworld where men lust over kids in private chat channels and innocent images become deepfake pornography. ⌘ Read more
Verstappen clings on to beat Norris by less than a second in Italy
Max Verstappen has held off a surging Lando Norris to extend his lead in the world championship, as McLaren's resurgence to the front of the Formula 1 grid continues. ⌘ Read more
Helicopter carrying President of Iran makes rough landing
Iran's Interior Minister says rescue teams are on the way to the site of the incident. ⌘ Read more
A new report says some banks are 'abandoning' customers who ask for assistance
A new ASIC report says banks aren't doing what the law says they must do to help customers in trouble, as the proportion of borrowers in strife rises due to high interest rates, rocketing rents and increases in the cost of living. ⌘ Read more
'Risk the worst': France launches campaigns against independence strongholds amid violent riots in New Caledonia
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says the Australian Defence Force is ready to fly to New Caledonia once the situation is safe, as France moves to quash deadly riots. ⌘ Read more
Canberra pill testing service CanTEST issues red alert for street opioid protonitazene, which is 25 times stronger than fentanyl
Canberra's drug-checking site issues a red community notice for N-pyrrolidino protonitazene after identifying the dangerous opioid in granular brown powder presented for testing. ⌘ Read more
Six arrested after pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian demonstrations meet in Melbourne's CBD
Several people have been arrested after a clash between a pro-Palestinian rally and a pro-Israeli rally in Melbourne's CBD on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
West Coast Eagles recruit charged after allegedly fleeing scene of ute crash
Police charge West Coast Eagles forward Tyler Brockman, alleging he fled after crashing his ute into a light post in Geraldton. ⌘ Read more
Drivers in Central Coast biggest winners from demerit point return scheme
The demerit point return scheme was an election promise of the Minns government designed to place a sharper focus on road safety amid last year's record-breaking road death toll. ⌘ Read more
Police arrest man after officer stabbed in the head in Sydney CBD
A man has been arrested after a police officer was stabbed in the Sydney CBD, with police saying there was no further threat to the public. ⌘ Read more
The government wants to force energy retailers to give you their cheapest deal with just 'one click'
Last week's federal budget revealed a plan to force energy retailers to offer cheaper deals for customers with just a click, preventing contracts automatically rolling over to higher-cost deals. ⌘ Read more
Four women allegedly 'punched, slapped, pushed, spat at and verbally abused' on Sunday morning train ride
South Australian police are investigating after four women were randomly assaulted by a man unknown to them. ⌘ Read more
Live: Taylan May absent from Penrith Magic Round clash a day after domestic violence charges emerge
Penrith takes the field against the Warriors at Lang Park a day after centre Taylan May is charged with domestic violence offences. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: In-form Bombers await winless Roos to kick off Sunday AFL
Essendon and North Melbourne are first up on Sunday as round 10 continues, before Yartapuulti/Port Adelaide face Hawthorn and Waalitj Marawar/West Coast tackle Narrm/Melbourne. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Growing up in tropical paradise, Sally amassed a large shell collection. Now she's righting the 'crime of the past'
NSW-based artist Sally Clarke spent her formative years on the Cocos (Keeling) Islands and amassed a vast shell collection. Forty years later, she wants to return what she took. ⌘ Read more
What's the link between low rental vacancy rates, housing crises, and unoccupied home taxes?**
Australia's rental vacancy rate hit a record low recently. But what is the vacancy rate actually signifying? And could an unoccupied home tax help to solve our housing crisis? ⌘ Read more
Body of Israeli hostage Ron Benjamin recovered from Gaza, says IDF
The Israel Defence Forces says that troops have retrieved the body of hostage Ron Benjamin from the war-torn Gaza Strip after he was "murdered" during the October 7 Hamas attack. ⌘ Read more
Scheffler drops shots day after arrest, Lowry equals major championship record
World number one Scheffler, who began the day at Valhalla three shots off the lead, fell back with a two-over-par 73 that left him eight shots adrift. ⌘ Read more
French hitchhiker has travelled 50,000km across the world in the passenger seats of strangers' cars
Lucas Venner entered his 20s with a common ambition: to travel the world. He has succeeded by hitchhiking the entire way. The Frenchman left his home country in early 2023 to embark on a 15-month mission to New Zealand — and the generosity of strangers has kept him going. ⌘ Read more
Farming city famous for agriculture also growing world-class musicians
A string of professional musicians have emerged from the ranks of the Bundaberg Youth Orchestra, which is one of the longest-running outfits of its kind. ⌘ Read more
Treasurer claims opposition's budget response would punch multi-billion-dollar hole in budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the opposition's proposals would leave about $40 billion worth of spending unanswered, though those claims appear to include restoring tax cuts for wealthy Australians, which the Coalition is yet to commit to. ⌘ Read more
Secret government report finds WA won't achieve net zero without drastic change
WA is expected to hit a new record for greenhouse gas emissions this year, and has no chance of reaching net zero by 2050 unless it changes tack, a government-commissioned report reveals. ⌘ Read more
Ice baths, breath work and celebrating 'a win a week' help men keep their mental health in check
Sinking into a freezing pool of ice water to ease anxiety might sound like a peculiar way to feel better, but it's one way men are fighting mental illness. ⌘ Read more
Keeping pet cats indoors would save millions of native animals and billions of dollars. So what's stopping us?**
Broader adoption of keeping cats safe at home would have large benefits for cat welfare, human health, local wildlife and even the economy. So, should cat owners be required to keep their pets contained to their property? ⌘ Read more
Outback cattle mustered by 'game-changer' drone tech controlled from hundreds of kilometres away
Cattle on a property in the outback are mustered by drones while the pilot sits far away on the Gold Coast during a world-first demonstration for graziers. ⌘ Read more
Third time's the charm for council bridge repeatedly washed away in floods
The same week a mountain-biking trail bridge across the Mersey River was installed, it washed away. A second, more sturdier version also washed away in another flood. Now it is hoped a third bridge will be the last. ⌘ Read more
Sarah killed her front lawn. She's never been happier or more relaxed
What do you do when the traditional turf lawn isn't quite cutting it anymore? Rip it out and start again — this time with something other than lush green lines in mind. ⌘ Read more
Virgin passengers were told they'd won a free cruise, but some can't redeem the prize
Virgin staff dancing at the boarding gate, a call from Richard Branson announcing they'd all won a free cruise, passengers wearing hats and filmed celebrating — but this winner says due to a change in itinerary, to claim her prize will cost her thousands. ⌘ Read more
Jai Opetaia survives bloody fight to win vacant IBF cruiserweight title
Australian fighter Jai Opetaia has won the vacant IBF cruiserweight title following a bloody 12-round bout with Mairis Briedis. ⌘ Read more
Popeye the Pumpkin Man is the latest in a growing line of 'silver influencers' going viral
Adam Farquharson just wanted to ride his giant 407-kilogram pumpkin down the river for a laugh, but ended up going viral and for two weeks became internet famous. ⌘ Read more
India has the 'youngest' population in the world and it could provide a financial boost to Australia
Catering to the food needs of India's younger generation is a bountiful business, experts say, with India's average population sitting at 29 years old. And they would rather eat healthy food, providing opportunities for Australian producers. ⌘ Read more
GambleAware NSW removes ad featuring A-League player charged over alleged betting corruption
Macarthur FC midfielder Kearyn Baccus, along with captain Ulises Dávila and Clayton Lewis, were arrested and charged on Friday following an investigation into alleged yellow card manipulation. ⌘ Read more
'You're either Troye Sivan or you're gigging for $20': Why buying tickets later is wiping out emerging local artists
Meg Taranto's theatre show relies heavily on audience participation. But she's been noticing people have been buying tickets at the last minute — a trend which experts say could make it "unfeasible" for people to stay in creative industries. ⌘ Read more
Sam Kerr celebrates as Chelsea win fifth straight WSL
Injured Sam Kerr joins in Chelsea's celebrations, after seeing her teammates become English Women's Super League champions for a fifth successive season. ⌘ Read more
Still buzzing from the aurora australis? Here are seven natural wonders to inspire your next trip
For those not ready to quit their day job and become full-time aurora hunters, landscape photographers suggest some natural phenomena that are a little easier to chase down with your camera. ⌘ Read more
Piastri penalty robs Aussie of F1 front-row in Italy
Oscar Piastri has shown speed all weekend at Imola, but will start the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix fifth after a penalty demoted him three grid places. ⌘ Read more
The BTK serial killer sent a word puzzle to the media — decades later, it may hold the key to a missing persons case
Cynthia Kinney was just 16 years old when she vanished from a laundromat in 1976. Decades later, her name is among multiple new words found in a word puzzle created by the notorious BTK serial killer, Dennis Rader. ⌘ Read more
How Alix Higgins bluffed his way into having a show at Australian Fashion Week
Since launching his eponymous brand in 2021, the Australian designer is carving out a distinct customer base: those looking to wear emotions on their sleeves, thighs and chest. ⌘ Read more
Why younger voters say the budget does nothing to fix generational inequality
Fewer than two out of five voters under 40 voted for Labor at the last election. What does this year's budget say about the party's chances of hanging on to this vital demographic? ⌘ Read more
'I'm gonna be homeless': How an Aussie boxer rose from the depths of despair to book a ticket to the Olympics
From on the brink of homelessness to booking a ticket to the Paris Olympics, Marissa Williamson-Pohlman has had to fight tooth and nail for everything she has, both in and out of the ring. ⌘ Read more
It doesn't matter if you've never seen Dr Who — you'll love Ncuti Gatwa as the iconic Time Lord
We are happy to report the new Dr Who, played by Ncuti Gatwa, goes beyond being tokenistic Black and gay and that it's very good. But that's not all that's new to streaming this month. ⌘ Read more
Philosopher Raimond Gaita on adapting his memoir, Romulus, My Father, for film
After a lifetime of talking and thinking about ethics and morality, renowned philosopher and author of Romulus, My Father, Raimond Gaita is still living by his convictions. ⌘ Read more
'Stuck between a rock and a hard place': This is how Australians feel about the federal budget
We asked Australians for their thoughts on cost-of-living measures unveiled in the federal budget. Among thousands of submissions, there's an overwhelming sense of despair. ⌘ Read more
Flying taxis set to take off in China as part of push for 'low-altitude economy'
China could soon become the first country in the world with flying taxis as part of Beijing's plan to develop what it calls the "low-altitude economy". ⌘ Read more
'That's no feminist paradise': The dark secret behind Scandinavia's status as a world leader for women
It's supposed to be the world's "most gender-equal" country, but behind that title, a devastating problem remains in Iceland. ⌘ Read more
Members of army unit that prepares parachutes tested positive for drugs days before fatal jump
Six members of a Sydney-based army unit that prepares parachutes for military exercises tested positive to illicit drugs just days before special forces soldier Jack Fitzgibbon was killed in a training jump. ⌘ Read more
Suspect in attempted assassination of Slovakia's prime minister makes first court appearance
The appearance came as Prime Minister Robert Fico remained in a stable but serious condition after surgery following multiple gunshot wounds. ⌘ Read more
Australians trapped in New Caledonia ration food amid riots
Foreign Minister Penny Wong urges Australians in New Caledonia "to exercise a high degree of caution" and says the government is working with authorities to regain order in the island nation. ⌘ Read more
SA makes play to enter US nuclear submarine supply chain ahead of AUKUS
South Australia's naval shipbuilding sector is moving to become more heavily involved in US nuclear submarine construction, well before work begins on AUKUS vessels. ⌘ Read more
Australian injured in deadly shooting in Afghanistan
The Department of Foreign Affairs says it is providing consular assistance to an Australian in the wake of several gunmen opening fire in the city of Bamyan. ⌘ Read more