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Dredging and barging sand along Adelaide's disappearing coastline to be trialled
Dredging will be trialled along Adelaide's northern beaches as part of the state government's latest attempt to fix sand drift and erosion.  Sand will be taken from between North Haven and Taperoo then relocated south where erosion is more acute. ⌘ Read more
What we know about Carlo Acutis, the Italian teenager in line to become the first millennial saint?**
Carlo Acutis, who died from cancer at the age of 15 in 2006, could become the first millennial saint after Pope Francis attributed two health-related miracles to him. ⌘ Read more
Former marine accused of training Chinese pilots loses legal battle against extradition to US
Former US marine pilot Daniel Edmund Duggan, an Australian citizen, is accused of helping train Chinese military pilots more than a decade ago, which relate to his work at the Test Flying Academy of South Africa. ⌘ Read more
Hook, line and stinker — why the 'hideous' revamp of this tiny town's Big Trout left locals fuming
Australians love their "big things", according to a history expert, and don't like them being messed with — as one New South Wales council recently discovered. ⌘ Read more
The US government says Live Nation is suffocating the competition. Here's what it controls in Australia
Live Nation and Ticketmaster are in the firing line of the US Department of Justice for unlawful business practices. Will the new lawsuit have an impact on what the conglomerate owns in Australia? ⌘ Read more
Elon Musks's X loses key fight in hate speech battle with Australian Muslim group
Social media company X, formerly Twitter, has lost a precedent-setting fight over whether it's legally responsible for its activities in Australia. ⌘ Read more
'Smart alec' left owing $10k after second failed attempt to overturn $1k in fines
Drew Pavlou, who incurred the original penalties over an anti-Chinese government sign, has vowed never to pay Brisbane City Council a cent and says he is considering making a third appeal. ⌘ Read more
Western Bulldogs confirm Aaron Naughton avoided dreaded ACL injury in loss to Sydney
The Western Bulldogs are breathing a huge sigh of relief after scans revealed Aaron Naughton will still be able to play a part in the remainder of their 2024 season. ⌘ Read more
NDIS rorts by organised crime worse than feared, says insurance scheme's watchdog
The NDIS watchdog says even more funding is being rorted by criminal organisations than previously feared, with billions of dollars meant for people with disability allegedly being abused by crime syndicates. ⌘ Read more
Huge landslide strikes remote village in Papua New Guinea, with an estimated 100 killed
A huge landslide strikes a remote village in Papua New Guinea, with current estimates of the death toll sitting above 100. ⌘ Read more
Plan to inject 300,000 tonnes of carbon into Great Artesian Basin rejected
A subsidiary of mining giant Glencore has had its proposal to store carbon in the Great Artesian Basin – which is relied upon by 180,000 people for water – knocked back by the Queensland government. ⌘ Read more
'Long overdue': Victoria Police commissioner apologises for historical police role in Stolen Generations
Commissioner Shane Patton acknowledged the harms stemming from the police's role in the taking of Indigenous children, which he said continue to be felt today. ⌘ Read more
Kambo frog poison inquest adjourned, criminal charges to be considered
Jarrad Antonovich willingly took kambo frog poison on the day he died at a festival in northern NSW. The DPP will now consider if the organiser should face charges for breaching his duty of care. ⌘ Read more
'This is it': Australian man injured in Afghanistan shooting recounts moment he thought he was going to die
As he flies home to Western Australia, Joe McDowell describes coming face to face with a suspected ISIS gunman in a deadly shooting in central Afghanistan. ⌘ Read more
Cassie urges supporters to believe victims following release of security footage depicting Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault
Singer Cassie has issued her first public statement since CNN broadcast CCTV footage showing her being assaulted by rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs at a hotel. In an Instagram post, Cassie thanks her supporters and urges people to believe victims of domestic violence when they speak out. ⌘ Read more
'I've never screamed so loud': Adelaide man claims $150 million Powerball jackpot after sleepless night
An Adelaide man has come forward to claim Thursday's $150 million Powerball jackpot, becoming Australia's biggest lottery winner in the process. ⌘ Read more
Former teacher has conviction abusing 10yo student overturned due to legal technicality
Gaye Grant, who admitted to sexually abusing an underage male student decades ago, has her conviction quashed by the state's highest court because a charge that existed in the 1970s never applied to women. ⌘ Read more
Tourism body calls for $50 million rescue package in an attempt to rebrand troubled outback town
Alice Springs' struggling tourism sector has lost more than $20 million in cancellations since March 2024, prompting calls to the federal and territory governments to fund a $50 million rescue package. ⌘ Read more
Art world mourns death of 'superstar' Destiny Deacon
Tributes flow from friends and the art world for trailblazing contemporary Aboriginal Australian artist Destiny Deacon. ⌘ Read more
Family violence survivor who 'was never really seen' says young victims must be heard
From a young age, Conor Pall's life was plagued by domestic violence. Now he's using his experience to advocate for other young people in a system that ignores their needs. ⌘ Read more
BBC slammed for hiring Nick Kyrgios as Wimbledon commentator
The BBC has come under fire for hiring Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios as a commentator for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament due to his history of violence against women. ⌘ Read more
Australian with severe spinal injury faces weeks in Thai hospital after Singapore Airlines incident
An Australian man injured when a Singapore Airlines flight "fell into a huge hole" over Myanmar says his wife "is not in a great space" after suffering a spinal injury. ⌘ Read more
'I have the hips of a 60-year-old': Why 22yo Olympic gold medalist has been forced to retire
Chelsea Hodges swam the leg of her life to help Australia claim gold in the 4x100m medley relay in Tokyo, but the injury-hampered breaststroke swimmer opts out of Paris to prioritise her future health. ⌘ Read more
Rhiannan Iffland won't 'play it safe' when she plunges more than 20m to defend her cliff diving world title
The 32-year-old Australian will dive in Athens this weekend as the Red Bull world series begins. She says she'll challenge herself with new dives as she fights for her eighth title. ⌘ Read more
Homeless physicist 'sick of smelling of my own BO' living in a van in a region with impossible rent
Homeless since returning to Australia seven months ago, Dr Selene Routley is a physicist and space scientist who makes a small income writing articles for science magazines. She currently sleeps in a van packed to the brim with her possessions. ⌘ Read more
As we crammed into court, one big question remained. But after an abrupt answer, we hit the cliffhanger
The rather shabby appearance of the criminal courthouse in lower Manhattan belies the history being made within its walls, as a jury prepares to deliberate over Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Illegal live event 'monopoly' being run by Ticketmaster, US government claims
Entertainment giant Ticketmaster is being sued by the US government over claims it is running an illegal live event "monopoly" which is hurting both artists and fans. ⌘ Read more
Farmers win $600k payout under West Australian consumer law after canola seeds died before harvest
West Australian canola growers have been refunded more than $600,000 from a seed company after successfully arguing their consumer rights had been breached by widespread pre-harvest crop deaths. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers seek to pursue all AFL clubs in landmark racism class action
Lawyers representing former players in a racism class action against the AFL are looking to include all clubs in the competition. ⌘ Read more
Roadside cameras to make $94 million less than Queensland government expectations
The state government had forecast its Camera Detected Offence Program would make more than half a billion dollars this financial year, but is set to fall well short. ⌘ Read more
Nutbush City Limits researchers trace origins of popular dance to NSW teachers
A study by universities in SA and WA has sought to shed light on the origin of the popular Australian dance routine to American singer Tina Turner's 1973 song Nutbush City Limits, and has determined it was invented by the NSW education department. ⌘ Read more
New career at 31 for mum amid cost-of-living crisis and nursing shortage
A surge in enrolments to fee-free nursing across North Queensland TAFE campuses gives aspiring nurses a foot in the door during a cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ Read more
Bird flu outbreak spreads to second Victorian poultry farm
Victoria's outbreak of H7N3 avian influenza has spread to another poultry farm in the states west, Agriculture Victoria has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
'For a long time, I didn't find myself attractive': Living with PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (POCS) affects one in eight women and can have mild through to severe impacts on physical health, as well as emotional wellbeing including body image. ⌘ Read more
Weekly News Quiz: A cat with a doctorate, Sam Kerr and counting koalas
Are you across this week's news headlines? Put yourself to the test. ⌘ Read more
Legendary rock music fan and volunteer roadie to the stars farewelled
The death of 74-year-old Chris Collie has left a gaping hole in his regional WA home town and the rock music scene, with many now pushing for greater recognition of the famous "gentle giant". ⌘ Read more
Live: US shares slide on rate fears despite Nvidia's $US218b rally, with ASX set to follow lower
The major US share indices have slipped as fears of higher interest rates for longer outweighed continued optimism in the tech sector over AI, which saw Nvidia's share price jump by more than 9 per cent. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Tomljanović puts 'challenging' period behind her to target French Open
Australian star Ajla Tomljanović has put 18 wretched months behind her and believes she can start at the French Open on a road to discover new peaks at 31. ⌘ Read more
'These guys are so fast': More Giro heartbreak for Kaden Groves
Kaden Groves opened his sprint into Padua with 150 metres to go with a maiden win at this year's Giro in his sights, only for the two fastest men at this year's race to swamp him in the final. ⌘ Read more
Singapore Airlines apologises to Australians seeking medical evacuation
Adelaide man Keith Davis and his seriously injured wife are visited by the head of Singapore Airlines in a Bangkok hospital, as they seek a medical evacuation to Australia. ⌘ Read more
Truck driver dead and Hume Highway to remain closed for several hours after B-double crash
The Hume Highway is expected to remain closed to southbound traffic for several hours after a crash involving two B-double trucks on Thursday evening. ⌘ Read more
Everything you need to know about this year's Vivid Sydney
Sydney will soon be bathed in light as the Vivid festival kicks off. This year, there will be rave trains doing laps of the city and undergrounds tunnels dancing with pyrotechnics to explore, as well as a world of colour projected on to buildings across the city. ⌘ Read more
WA is in for a warm winter, but authorities are pushing ahead with the season's sprinkler ban
The Water Corporation is enforcing its annual winter sprinkler ban, but concerns have been raised about the impact this will have on gardens and green spaces across WA. ⌘ Read more
Parents left 'desperate' as they wait to hear about school disability support class placements
There are currently 4,500 support classes for students with moderate to high needs across NSW, but demand continues to skyrocket as parents prepare for their school leavers for year 7. ⌘ Read more
A backpacker loved working on a dairy farm so much she became the manager
When urban Mancunian Sarah Moore and her wife Emily decided to give dairy farming a go in South Australia they found a reason to get up in the morning and doing a good day's work was a fine reason to stay. ⌘ Read more
Delays to $50m Stolen Generations settlement payment adding to trauma, descendants say
Almost two years after they won a $50 million settlement from the federal government, descendants of NT Stolen Generations are yet to receive any compensation, and say the wait is adding to their trauma. ⌘ Read more
Budding Aboriginal talents head to Dreamtime match in 'cup-filling' experience
For 70 First Nations football fans, it's the ultimate reward for effort — a chance to meet their heroes and do a lap of the Melbourne Cricket Ground in front of thousands of attendees. ⌘ Read more
COVID cases are rising across Australia. Here's why the new variant FLiRT is spiking numbers
Australia has so far recorded 25,423 cases of COVID-19 in May, an increase of 4,724 from April numbers — and there's still one week left to go in May. A new variant might have something to do with it. ⌘ Read more
This South Korean city is offering apartments for $11 a month — here's how
Seoul is one of the most expensive cities in the world, yet some students are only paying $11 a month in rent. Here's how they're doing it. ⌘ Read more
Paul's top jaw was removed after a potentially deadly fungal infection that could have come from potting mix
A Queensland man was woken one night by a "ten out of ten pain". It was a fungal infection in his bone that led to his top jaw being surgically removed, and now he thinks it's coming back. ⌘ Read more
Kat Sadler's struggles landed her in a psych ward. Then she turned them into a hit TV comedy
Kat Sadler was worried people wouldn't understand her comedy series Such Brave Girls — the characters are flawed, and the comedy is pitch black and sometimes shocking. But it's been a smash hit, winning awards and being renewed for a second season. ⌘ Read more
Man suspected of shooting Slovak PM wanted to hurt him, not kill him, court documents reveal
The first reported comments from the man accused of attempting to murder the Slovakian prime minister shed some light on a potential motive. ⌘ Read more
Tracy helps at-risk youth avoid prison, but next month she is set to lose her job
Hundreds of young people who are at risk of offending are set to miss out on a key youth crime prevention program after the Victorian government slashed a third of its funding. ⌘ Read more
No mobile phone ban for young people will ever be watertight, but it's not an excuse to avoid urgent action
While federal politics often seems top-down on most issues, the fight against social media's grip on children is starting from the bottom and being pushed up. ⌘ Read more
Clad in asbestos, mouldy and cramped: $371m upgrade for remote science outpost
Expeditioners at Australia's research station on Macquarie Island sometimes have to stay in mouldy, asbestos-riddled accommodation blocks. To improve conditions and enhance scientific capabilities, a major upgrade costing hundreds of millions of dollars is underway. ⌘ Read more
Doctors call for more screening of domestic violence during pregnancy check-ups
Clinicians say regular, consistent screening of pregnant women for depression and childhood trauma could help detect those who are victims of intimate partner violence. ⌘ Read more
What should you do if you've won the lotto or inherited millions? We asked four finance experts
Winning the lottery could be life-changing if you spend the money right. We spoke to four personal finance experts for their hypothetical tips if you were to receive a windfall. ⌘ Read more
As India's election ramps up, some voters allege they were beaten by police at polling stations. Here's why
As India’s election campaign approaches the finish line, voters allege they have been beaten up by police at polling stations, while candidates say they have been encouraged to withdraw from the race. ⌘ Read more
'Like a vicious cycle': Australian teens are struggling to get decent sleep, yet experts say they're the ones who need it most
With a perfect biological and psychological storm stealing the slumber of teenagers, experts are calling for sleep to become a mainstay of their mental health treatment. ⌘ Read more
Australia's biggest lottery winner urged to claim $150 million prize
A lucky ticket-holder has won the entire $150 million Powerball jackpot, becoming Australia's biggest individual lottery winner. ⌘ Read more
Macron delays New Caledonia voting changes after deadly protests
Emmanuel Macron met with political leaders on Thursday, admitting there was no "common vision" on the island's future. ⌘ Read more
Victorian mother found guilty of forcing daughter to marry man who murdered her
A Victorian mother has been found guilty of forcing her daughter to marry a man, who later went on to murder the young bride. ⌘ Read more
'So overburdened': Jess Hill on the supply crisis in Australian refuge housing – and how to fix it
Emergency refuge housing is crucial for women and children escaping family violence. A shortage of space is leaving many in the lurch, with nowhere else to go — but one support service has developed an alternative. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bulldogs and Dragons' State of Origin hopefuls have last chances to impress new coach Michael Maguire
The stars of the Dragons and Bulldogs have plenty to play for as they kick off NRL Indigenous Round on Burramattagal and Wann-gal land. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
NT tourism operator charged after allegedly modifying bus without approvals before fatal crash
Emu Run Tours is alleged to have made a change to one of its busses without assessments or approvals before it crashed and killed a 69-year-old man. ⌘ Read more
Bus driver sacked after young boy trapped by door, dragged along busy road
A 12-year-old boy is recovering after being seriously injured when he became trapped in a bus door and dragged along the road. ⌘ Read more
'Chaos' as staff, patients at new $723m hospital resort to parking illegally on roundabouts
Staff at the new Tweed Valley Hospital say they have to arrive two hours before a shift to hunt down a place to park. Visitors say they are having similar issues. ⌘ Read more
RSPCA missed more than 500 horse carcasses at alleged illegal knackery, inquiry hears
An inquiry into the aerial shooting of wild horses in Kosciuszko National Park has reconvened following the discovery of dead brumbies allegedly found at a property near Wagga Wagga last month. ⌘ Read more
Coroner asked to consider referring Kambo frog poison death to DPP
The coroner examining the death of a man who took kambo frog poison at a festival in 2021 has been asked to consider whether the threshold had been met for the case to be put to a jury. ⌘ Read more
Farmer found guilty of raping backpacker worker at Queensland property
A court heard the farmer had an "open door policy" for his workers, including when they were in the shower. ⌘ Read more
Teacher Clayton Page jailed for child sex offences after online chats with child
A South Australian teacher, who blamed his child sex offending on being "bored", has been sentenced to more than four years in jail. ⌘ Read more
When it comes to nuclear plans, the Coalition would do well to remember a toxic waste dump debacle
It's one thing to have an opinion when faced with a hypothetical. It's a completely different matter when that hypothetical becomes a reality, as is about to become the case in the communities Peter Dutton wants nuclear power plants built in. ⌘ Read more
Former pub owner guilty of nearly $3m theft from Aboriginal charitable trust after eight day retrial
After an eight-day retrial a jury finds Geraldton man Thomas 'Graham' Greenaway guilty of 33 counts of stealing from the Yugunga-Nya People's Trust while he was trustee. ⌘ Read more
'A snake eating its own tail': Some private health insurance policies have increased up to five times the approved average
In some cases, policyholders have been hit with an increase as high as 17 per cent — experts say Australia's aging population may be to blame. ⌘ Read more
'Blood on the roof': Couple recounts moment Singapore Airlines flight hit extreme turbulence
Adelaide resident Jenny Hall, who was travelling on the Singapore Airlines flight which experienced extreme turbulence this week, says a decision to not go to the bathroom may have saved her from serious injury. ⌘ Read more
MP referred to ethics committee after accusing minister of inciting violence against her following 'cross your legs' comment
A senior Queensland Opposition MP has been referred to a powerful parliamentary ethics committee after refusing to withdraw an accusation a minister had incited violence against her. ⌘ Read more
Optus to defend allegations it didn't properly protect its customers' details in a cyber attack
The details of millions of Optus customers were exposed when an offshore actor hacked its company database two years ago. ⌘ Read more
Prosecutors made 'serious mistakes' in child sexual abuse case against former rock-climbing coach
ACT Attorney General Shane Rattenbury admits "serious mistakes" were made in the case against convicted child sex offender Stephen Mitchell, as victims allege prosecutors were pulled from their case to work on the looming trial of Bruce Lehrmann. ⌘ Read more
Canberra power bills to increase by $240 annually for the average household
Canberrans are being encouraged to shop around to look for a better deal in order to save money as the increase applies to the standing offer only. ⌘ Read more
Furious China launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan denouncing its newly inaugurated president
China launches drills around Taiwan in response to "separatist acts", sending up heavily armed warplanes and staging mock attacks as state media denounced newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te. ⌘ Read more
Australia won't be automatically dragged into future China conflicts, US general says
A visiting American general insists Australia will not automatically be dragged into any future conflict with China despite growing integration between both militaries under the AUKUS partnership. ⌘ Read more
In Italy's Alps, scientists turn to tropical butterflies to solve biodiversity crisis
Butterflies are flying free in a picturesque forest recently created in the Italian Alps to help with biodiversity research. ⌘ Read more
Forensic fire expert details human remains found at campsite in Greg Lynn murder trial
An investigator shares the findings of human remains and personal effects recovered from a remote campsite in Victoria's High Country. ⌘ Read more
Two men jailed for killing motorbike rider in 'brutal' hit-and-run in Gold Coast hinterland
Two men who killed Jakob Opacic in a "brutal and cruel" hit-and-run in the Gold Coast hinterland in 2021 have been sentenced in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Review for kunanyi/Mt Wellington park management announced, but 'we don't need Disneyland-type solutions', mayor warns
Hobart's kunanyi/Mt Wellington attracts more than 400,000 visitors per year, most who drive up a winding road to reach its summit. A review of transport options and the park's management will soon kick off — and will likely include talk of a cable-car. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council demerger could cost $50m, report says
The demerger of Bayside Council could cost ratepayers hundreds of dollars each if it goes ahead. ⌘ Read more
'We're here!': The golden rules of dropping in to someone's house
An etiquette expert describes the golden rules to follow if dropping in to someone's house. ⌘ Read more
Five dead, at least 35 hurt as tornadoes rip through Iowa, destroying wind turbines
One tornado which tore through the centre of the small town of Greenfield, south-west of Des Moines, left a wide trail of obliterated homes, splintered trees and crumpled cars, before bringing down turbines at a nearby wind farm. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police search for hit-and-run driver who ran over police officer in stolen car
A police officer has been hospitalised with significant injuries after being struck by a driver in a stolen vehicle in Melbourne's east early on Thursday morning. ⌘ Read more
'Libellous': Netanyahu's strategic affairs minister blasts ICC for seeking arrest warrant and malnutrition claims
One of Benjamin Netanyahu's top advisors has called allegations made against the Israeli prime minister "outrageous and libellous" while applauding Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
'Heartache' as sewage treatment plant fire forces closure of ski resort ahead of snow season
The snow season at Charlotte Pass could be under threat after a devastating fire, as its owners meet with the State Government to help plan their recovery. ⌘ Read more
Minister fears an 'epidemic' of youth sexual assault driven by social media and easy-access pornography
One of the federal government's most senior ministers Tanya Plibersek has raised concerns about a "continued epidemic of sexual assault amongst teenagers" if changes aren't made to how children access online content. ⌘ Read more
West Australian massage therapist pleads not guilty to 40 new sex assault charges
Fresh charges have been laid against Bunbury massage therapist Anthony Brain, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted multiple women. ⌘ Read more
Former Bandidos sergeant-at-arms Brent Simpson sentenced for selling CBD oil to police
The former bikie, now a podcast host, pleaded guilty to selling two bottles of CBD oil to undercover police on the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
Anglo American rejects $74b BHP takeover bid, leaving Queensland miners in limbo
The fate of thousands of Queensland coal miners and their communities is in limbo, with BHP given a week to come back to the table with a better offer. ⌘ Read more
Mammogram results delayed as breast screening service urgently seeks more radiologists
Women undergoing mammograms through SA's statewide breast screening program are being forced to wait more than twice as long as expected for results, with authorities now urgently recruiting extra radiologists to reduce delays. ⌘ Read more
Meet the man who built a life-size TARDIS for his Doctor Who-loving family
Tucked away on a country road in southern Western Australia is a hidden monument to one family's love of their favourite TV doctor, which has become an unlikely tourist attraction. ⌘ Read more
Communications minister claims vindication after probe into mobile black spot funding
The federal opposition had accused Labor of buying votes with the $40 million program, but the probe finds the department was "largely effective" in awarding money. ⌘ Read more
The foreclosure of sale of Elvis Presley's iconic home Graceland has been halted
A judge has halted the sale of the estate, saying Graceland is part of the community and beloved around the world. ⌘ Read more
Pairing volunteer students with the elderly a two-way street as children develop social skills and confidence
Young students from the Adelaide Hills serving lunch to elderly members of the community are developing key social skills and learning about the wider world, which an expert says puts them in good stead for the future. ⌘ Read more