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Golf icon Lexi Thompson announces retirement from LPGA Tour ahead of US Women's Open
Despite only winning one major in her career, Lexi Thompson is honoured as a golf trailblazer, an icon and an inspiration to "countless girls around the world". ⌘ Read more
Giant fish regularly landed near the CBD in Australia's 'barra capital'
Monster barramundi caught in the CBD of one of Australia's mining and agricultural hubs are luring the world's best anglers to reel in a "once-in-a-lifetime" fish. ⌘ Read more
Indian capital swelters as temperature reportedly passes 52C in north-west Delhi
A heat wave alert has been in place for large parts of India since last week but on Wednesday the temperature at a weather station in Mungeshpur, a densely packed corner of north-west Delhi, crossed the 50C mark, the weather office said. ⌘ Read more
Live: Giles fights to keep his job after latest immigration mess
After feeling the heat in recent days, the immigration minister is turning the tables back on the Coalition as fights to keep his job. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Under-pressure Giles re-cancelling visas 'night and day' but can't explain why he was in the dark
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has re-cancelled seven visas of people with criminal histories as he scrambles to rewrite a directive which allowed them to remain in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Demand for autism support is high, but a federal funding cut could spell the end for a free WA service
A free autism support network in South West WA may be forced to close its doors after being defunded by the federal government, in a decision described as "heartbreaking" by those who rely on the service. ⌘ Read more
From Notre Dame to outback NSW — architecture professor Anthony Burke on his favourite restorations
From the bold to the sentimental, the flashy to the quaint, why these restorations are worth knowing about. ⌘ Read more
Person killed falling into jet engine at Amsterdam airport
Dutch military police investigate after a person dies falling into a plane's jet engine at Amsterdam's busy Schiphol airport. ⌘ Read more
France lifts TikTok ban in New Caledonia as calm returns
French authorities lift a ban in New Caledonia on TikTok, which they suspect was fuelling recent unrest in the French Pacific territory. ⌘ Read more
Ingrid won $100,000 for doing something she loves, and says it will be 'life-changing'
Organisers of Sculpture for Clyde say their small town is "punching above its weight" in the art scene as it offers up $100,000 for the winner of its acquisitive sculpture prize. ⌘ Read more
Live: Market reacts to increased potential of RBA rate hikes
Markets continue to digest yesterday's "hot" inflation result, which opens the door for a potential hike in interest rates. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Australian beef exports to China can resume after trade war suspension, minister says
Five major Australian beef exporters suspended from exporting meat to China can now resume, Agriculture Minister Murray Watt has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Defending champ Iga Świątek comes back from the brink against Naomi Osaka as French Open fans come under fire
Three-time French Open winner Iga Świątek calls on fans to show players more respect after they were shouting out during rallies in her second-round blockbuster against Naomi Osaka. ⌘ Read more
From plague to pest-free haven: The ambitious plan that prevented an environmental catastrophe
It's been 10 years since Macquarie Island was declared pest free. Scientists say the transformation of the World Heritage-listed area has been extraordinary, but new threats are on the horizon. ⌘ Read more
'Not enough action': First Nations youth leaders share views on reconciliation
As Australia marks National Reconciliation Week, young First Nations leaders have shared their vision for improving the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. ⌘ Read more
Widow wins art prize for depiction of 'death admin' following suicide of veteran husband
Kat Rae has taken out the 2024 Napier Waller Art Prize for her interpretation of the mountain of paperwork she was left with following her husband's death. ⌘ Read more
Want to experience unseen rock art and crystal springs? Kakadu's Jeffrey Lee has a plan
A decade ago Jeffrey Lee gave his uranium-rich land to Kakadu National Park. Now he plans to open it to visitors and tour companies frustrated by ongoing closures of other areas can't wait. ⌘ Read more
Singapore Airlines turbulence investigation finds sharp drop in altitude caused passenger injuries
A 73-year-old man died of a suspected heart attack and dozens were injured after flight SQ321, flying from London to Singapore, encountered sudden, extreme turbulence while flying over Myanmar last week. ⌘ Read more
Recycling institution The Green Shed is closing today, but Canberra's circular economy will continue
For more than a decade, The Green Shed has been a beloved Canberra institution. It's been home to everything from every shop in the world to items which you'd never find in any shop, ever. ⌘ Read more
Queensland records eight cases of Mpox in one month, formerly known as 'monkeypox'
Experts are advising those at risk to get vaccinated as the state records eight cases of Mpox. ⌘ Read more
Suburb hit by vandalism spree, but some victims won't receive a cent from insurers
An insurance policy clause means some victims of a vandalism spree won't receive a cent, but others will be fully covered. ⌘ Read more
Scottie Scheffler keen to move on after all charges against him dropped over arrest outside PGA Championship
World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler says he has "no ill will" towards the officer who arrested him and will not be filing a civil suit after charges against him are dropped. ⌘ Read more
Rare metal Vanadium is a key part of the Future Made in Australia policy — if the Senate can be convinced to back it
The federal government is planning to pour billions of dollars into critical minerals in an effort to build up local production of batteries, solar panels and wind turbines. ⌘ Read more
School food program in such demand it's going through about 1,000 loaves a week
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to bite, more schools are offering free breakfast and lunch programs to students — and not-for-profit KickStart for Kids says demand for its meals has surged in the past 12 months. ⌘ Read more
'I'd rather commit a crime': Indonesian journalists wary of law changes to restrict investigative broadcasts
Critics says proposed changes to Indonesia's Broadcasting Law seek to restrict investigative journalism and ensnare journalists, content creators and the public. ⌘ Read more
How much water should you drink? Don't trust your water bottle
Is your water bottle etched with words of encouragement, urging you to "keep chugging" because you're "almost there"? What happens if you don't drink up? ⌘ Read more
Locked out of the rental market, families are turning to motels and caravan parks
A family who for months had been sleeping rough were able to land jobs and a home when they checked into a country motel for a night of reprieve from the cold. They are seeing more and more people booking rooms as a long-term option. ⌘ Read more
Jess's son has been suspended four times in the past year, often for 'behavioural issues' she says are linked to his disability
Data obtained by the ABC shows 81,918 suspensions and exclusions were issued in Queensland's public schools in 2023, up by nearly 3,900 on the year before. ⌘ Read more
Victoria Police to forensically test new 'items of interest' found in search for Samantha Murphy
Divers were employed to search a dam on a property south of Ballarat on Wednesday, as detectives recovered a phone during a fresh search for evidence. ⌘ Read more
Catholic school says it will remain 'safe, respectful and inclusive' in retort to archbishop's controversial letter
A Catholic school rebukes the Archbishop of Hobart, after Julian Porteous earlier this month railed against "woke" culture, same-sex marriage and abortion rights. ⌘ Read more
'Tap and go': The sex worker who fought 'debanking' and got his EFTPOS machine back
Sex workers can now fight 'debanking' in some parts of Australia, but others are left hiding their jobs and battling financial discrimination. ⌘ Read more
Are deepfakes the frightening future of election campaigns? India is already there
Muthuvel Karunanidhi, an iconic Indian actor-turned-politician, made a surprising appearance in January ahead of the Indian election despite being dead for six years. It’s a sign of how deepfakes have influenced this year’s campaign. ⌘ Read more
RBA should now 'in theory' hike interest rates in June, but will it?**
Inflation is rising again, and that's a problem for both the government and the Reserve Bank, writes David Taylor. ⌘ Read more
Coles and Woolworths given more time to deal with stranded REDcycle plastic waste
The deadline for Coles and Woolworths to deal with thousands of tonnes of soft plastic waste left in the collapse of REDcycle has again been extended, in hopes it can be spared from landfill. ⌘ Read more
Fake cigarettes, firebombs, and a flourishing black market: Australia's war on smoking hits dangerous tipping point
The black market for cigarettes has exploded in plain sight, costing Australia billions in revenue. Some experts say the high price of cigarettes is to blame. ⌘ Read more
Albanese is standing by his immigration minister, but this time he can't blame the mess on the High Court
Andrew Giles is facing immense pressure over the decision known as Direction 99, but he shows no signs of going anywhere. This mess can be traced back to a meeting of two prime ministers looking to repair a broken relationship. ⌘ Read more
South Africans vote in what's been framed as the most important election since apartheid ended
The result could see the country pushed into unknown territory, with the African National Congress' rule under significant threat. ⌘ Read more
Icelandic volcano erupts for fifth time after 400 earthquakes hit the area in a week
People have been evacuated from a nearby town and popular tourist destination, as Iceland grapples with the latest eruption. ⌘ Read more
Israel says Gaza war likely to last another seven months as tanks probe Rafah
Israel has sent tanks on raids into Rafah and said its war on Hamas in Gaza would likely continue all year, after Washington said the Rafah assault did not amount to a major ground operation that would trigger a change in US policy. ⌘ Read more
Anglo American rejects BHP's last-ditch attempt to continue takeover talks
Anglo American has rejected BHP Group's last-ditch request for more time to discuss a $74 billion takeover offer, dismissing it as highly complex and likely ending a five-week pursuit by the bigger rival. ⌘ Read more
ABC says Laura Tingle's Sydney Writers' Festival comments did not meet editorial standards
ABC News director Justin Stevens says comments made by political journalist Laura Tingle at Sydney Writers' Festival did not meet the organisation's editorial standards. ⌘ Read more
Major crime investigating after 5yo girl dies in Adelaide
Police and paramedics were called to a home in Adelaide's Western suburbs following reports of an unresponsive child. The girl was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital where she has died. ⌘ Read more
'A radio icon': Legendary broadcaster Bob Rogers dies aged 97
Australia's longest serving disc jockey Bob Rogers has died at his Mosman home this morning. He was 97. Rogers has a 78-year broadcasting career working for radio stations all over Australia. ⌘ Read more
'A reckless and dangerous act': Police investigate toppling of 4G mobile phone tower
For the second time in as many years, a mobile tower in the New South Wales town of Mullumbimby has been toppled in what police suspect was a deliberate act of vandalism. ⌘ Read more
How end-of-life doulas are changing the way people think about death
After losing her son to suicide six years ago, Kate Slatter thought she knew how to handle complex grief. But it was after the sudden death of another close family member that she found herself overwhelmed and in need of an end-of-life expert carer. ⌘ Read more
Giles won't step aside as pressure mounts over detainee release saga
Andrew Giles is refusing to step aside as immigration minister, despite agreeing to tear up a contentious direction to his department and Commonwealth tribunals that has led to convicted criminals being allowed to remain in the country. ⌘ Read more
How many new homes will be built in your area as revised Sydney housing targets revealed
NSW Premier Chris Minns says the new housing targets for 43 local government areas were designed to help the state meet its commitment under the National Housing Accord to build 377,000 new well-located homes by 2029. ⌘ Read more
Thai former PM Thaksin Shinawatra set to face trial over alleged royal insult
The complaint stems from an interview the influential tycoon gave to foreign media in 2015, and was lodged by the royalist military that ousted the government of his sister, Yingluck Shinawatra. ⌘ Read more
Driver who pushed teenager's car into path of oncoming truck jailed over deadly 'gross misjudgement'
While Jake Stock was driving on the Dukes Highway in South Australia's south-east, he collided with a car driven by Poppy Crozier — "a vibrant young woman with her whole adult life ahead of her" — who was killed on impact with a truck. ⌘ Read more
Drag queen Hannah Conda spills the tea on touring, travelling, and the true financial cost of performing
It's Pay Day@ Australian drag superstar Hannah Conda explains the expensive reality behind the scenes of her glitzy appearances on RuPaul's Drag Race, and the travel mistake that led her to the lowest point in her financial life. ⌘ Read more
NT police commissioner too 'busy' to report allegations of racism in elite unit, coroner hears
Police Commissioner Michael Murphy has admitted at a coronial inquest that he did nothing when he first heard allegations of racism within an elite policing unit. ⌘ Read more
Queensland museum scrambling to secure F/A-18 Classic Hornet before they're lost to history
They are likely the most-recognisable fighter in the Royal Australian Air Force, but the days of spotting a F/A-18 "Classic Hornet" could be over. ⌘ Read more
ACT Coroner apologises to family of Indigenous man Nathan Booth, whose body was found on a riverbank
Nathan Booth's body was found on the bank of the Murrumbidgee River in 2019, and his family are still looking for answers. ⌘ Read more
As people come to terms with yet another DV murder, the families of women killed by men shake their heads
The sister of Lynn Cannon, who was killed by her estranged husband in Perth, says her family's tragedy has been repeated by the Floreat murders. ⌘ Read more
Growers welcome changes to Pacific workers scheme as minimum weekly hours scrapped
Growers will now be able to offer PALM workers 120 hours of labour averaged over four weeks rather than having to guarantee them 30 hours of employment a week. ⌘ Read more
Tour company, warrior memorial among Qld Reconciliation Awards
Increasing numbers of visitors to Far North Queensland are learning about traditional culture on country. The Indigenous guides showing them around say it goes to the meaning of reconciliation. ⌘ Read more
Balloons carrying trash and excrement reportedly dropped on South Korea from the north
Unidentified objects believed to be from North Korea were seen near the heavily fortified border. ⌘ Read more
Deer hunters raise animal cruelty concerns after filming wounded fawn
South Australian hunters have released a video of an injured animal they say lived for days after an aerial cull. But the program's manager has cast doubt on whether the fawn was wounded by its contractors. ⌘ Read more
Member of the public picked up dead train driver's phone after horrific truck crash, ATSB reveals
Rail authorities were alerted to the fatal consequences of a train and truck crash in SA's north when a member of the public answered one of the dead drivers' phones, a preliminary report by the Australian Transport Safety Bureau report finds. ⌘ Read more
Waterspouts and a winter wonderland as southern Western Australia relishes first proper rainfall this year
Dunsborough residents get a spectacular view as the year's first winter storms rolled in across South Western WA. ⌘ Read more
The key takeaways from the review into Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission
Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) will have the ability to publish reports retrospectively, but there are concerns its power is being restrained. ⌘ Read more
Australian selector and fielding coach forced to take to the field in bizzare World Cup warm-up
What do you do when the national side is two players short in a key World Cup warm-up? Send on the chief selector and fielding coach, of course. ⌘ Read more
New directive to be ordered on visa cancellations
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed a new ministerial direction will be issued to deal with cases of visa cancellations, after one individual whose visa was reinstated was accused of murder in Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Breakfast TV can make political careers. Andrew Giles might soon learn it can break them too
The future of embattled Immigration Minister Andrew Giles hangs with Anthony Albanese. But sacking the factional heavyweight could bring with it problems for the prime minister so close to an election. ⌘ Read more
An ancient treatment for cancer? 4000-year-old Egyptian skull a 'milestone in the history of medicine'
Researchers have uncovered what look like surgery marks on an ancient Egyptian skull with remains of a tumour-like growth, suggesting ancient Egyptians not only got cancer, they may also have tried to treat it. ⌘ Read more
Japan, US among countries to ban Victorian poultry imports due to bird flu
Victorian poultry products have been temporarily banned from several countries including Japan and the US. ⌘ Read more
Former WAIS gymnasts to be offered $15,000 for harm caused by coaching practices
A former gymnast says while the payments are by no means compensation for the mental and physical harm endured, they are at least something tangible. ⌘ Read more
Local official says death toll from PNG landslide could be much lower than estimates
Vast uncertainty surrounds the final death toll from last week's catastrophic landslide in Papua New Guinea's Enga Province with a local official saying he believes 162 people have been killed in the natural disaster — far fewer than estimated by the United Nations or the country's government. ⌘ Read more
SunRice monopoly set to end, Australian growers eye new markets
Australian rice growers have mixed views about the biggest shake-up of the industry in 100 years, but change is on the way. ⌘ Read more
Teenager faces court over alleged stabbing of two people during Canberra home invasion
It is alleged the 18-year-old was one of a group of men who was involved in a violent home invasion at a Conder home earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Golf club looks for more compensation for takeover of course built around burial site
A proposal of a multi-million dollar takeover of a golf course built around an ancient burial site is pushed back on as the golf club asks for more money. ⌘ Read more
First woman to lead Queensland Ballet searches for what audiences want
As a dancer, Leanne Benjamin's body often ached at night. Three months into her role as Queensland Ballet's artistic director, she admits her brain often "thumps" after navigating the business side of the gig. ⌘ Read more
Good Samaritans joined by green sea turtle for unexpected outback road trip
After spotting a request for help on social media, Emily and Callum helped Squirt the turtle make the 600-kilometre journey from Port Hedland to Broome. ⌘ Read more
Parks Australia to plead guilty over alleged sacred site damage at Kakadu's Gunlom Falls
Parks Australia says it will plead guilty to allegations it damaged a sacred site in Kakadu during construction work in 2019 – an incident that set off long-running court action and a bitter dispute between traditional owners and the Commonwealth body. ⌘ Read more
Papuan community awaits news of loved ones after landslide buries region
A Papuan who fled his home country because of tribal fighting says he is desperate to hear from family members whose village was in the path of a deadly landslide. ⌘ Read more
Inflation picks up slightly in April to 3.6 per cent
The annual rate of inflation has ticked up slightly in April to 3.6 per cent, from 3.5 per cent in March, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. ⌘ Read more
Holes discovered in screen put up to block tourists from taking photos of Mount Fuji
The town of Fujikawaguchiko put up the screen to stop tourists from crowding around to take photos. ⌘ Read more
What's the first step to upgrade the sport facilities in your town? Plant a crop
Farmers around Boyup Brook are aiming to raise $90,000 through community cropping in a bid to improve the WA town's aging sporting facilities. ⌘ Read more
Police launch new search in Ballarat area as part of Samantha Murphy investigation
Victoria Police say they searching the Ballarat area today as part of their investigation into the disappearance of Samantha Murphy. ⌘ Read more
A bored defendant, a surprise celebrity and the 'GLOAT': Key takeaways from the Trump trial's marathon closing
The first criminal trial of a former president in American history inches toward the end, as the prosecution and defence deliver closing arguments in a marathon session that stretches into the night. ⌘ Read more
Live: Federal Minister says WA police response to women fleeing Floreat shooter before murders was inadequate
The response of WA Police in the lead up to the shooting murders of two women in the Perth suburb of Floreat last week "certainly seems" inadequate, Federal Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth says. ⌘ Read more
After an outcry from coaches and fans, the AFL tackles the interpretation of a contentious rule in the middle of the season
The AFL addresses issues around the 'reasonable time' interpretation of holding the ball, after backlash from fans and coaches. ⌘ Read more
Weapons seized and 11 people arrested after a weekend of unrest in outback town
Traditional weapons, metal bars, machetes, axes, and tomahawks were used in a number of disturbances in Alice Springs over the weekend with one person medevaced to Adelaide with facial injuries ⌘ Read more
Gaza pier built to supply aid breaks apart two weeks after completion
A US built pier off the Gaza coast has broken apart during rough weather, less than two weeks after it was installed. ⌘ Read more
Man in custody after body of woman found at Canberra property
Police say a man is assisting them with enquiries after the body of a woman was found at a house in Pialligo on Tuesday morning. ⌘ Read more
'100-fold difference in demand': NSW fishery eyes massive Chinese export market
A New South Wales aquaculture farm will export tens of thousands of native golden perch fingerlings to China as demand grows for Australian fish. ⌘ Read more
Mid-year sales are nothing new, but retailers are counting on them more than usual this time round
Whether you shop in-store or online, retailers are ramping up sales to entice us to part with our cash. But, as spending flatlines, discounting doesn't appear to have the same effect it used to, sparking warnings of looming retail collapses. ⌘ Read more
How George Miller pulled off Furiosa, Australia's biggest, most expensive film to date
Director George Miller reveals how the latest Mad Max came to be, and why Anya Talyor-Joy was the right actor to take over from Charlize Theron. ⌘ Read more
Immigration minister tries again to deport offenders with Australian ties, as pressure mounts on his job
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles will try again to deport almost 30 people deemed to be of poor character, after an appeals tribunal allowed them to stay on the basis of a directive Mr Giles himself had given. ⌘ Read more
Live: Clare O'Neil stands by embattled immigration minister over visa rulings
Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil has stood by her embattled colleague Andrew Giles as the pressure mounts over the handling of several visa rulings. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'This is a love story': New Western Sydney Wanderers film shines light on Australia's forgotten sporting fairytale
They were a football club built by the people and for the people of Western Sydney, who went on to achieve something no other club had done. So why don't more people appreciate the Wanderers' fairytale? ⌘ Read more
Diver forms months-long friendship with octopus in town rock pool
Scott Gutterson formed a friendship with the animal based on trust, mutual intrigue and a lot of touchy-feely arms. ⌘ Read more
Six arrested in Hong Kong for sedition under new security law
Hong Kong national security police arrested six people across the city under a new security law for alleged seditious intent, including pro-democracy barrister Chow Hung-tang who's already behind bars. ⌘ Read more
Ariel Bombara fronted the media with courage and a simple message about her father's murderous actions
After days of discussions about gun reform in the wake of her father killing two Perth women, Ariel Bombara cut through the noise with her simple message — that nothing short of a massive system overhaul would've stopped the tragedy. ⌘ Read more
Farming dreams fade as owners' bids to live on land knocked back
A small allotment of farming land helped Jo Huf set down roots in regional Victoria but she is struggling to grow her business because she isn't allowed to live on the land. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to fall ahead of inflation data, Nasdaq hits record high
The Australian share market is likely to fall in morning trade ahead of the latest ABS inflation data, while the Nasdaq rises above 17,000 points for the first time ever. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Loud 'bang' reported as earthquake rattles Far North Queensland town
A seismologist says the earthquake occurred at a fairly shallow position in the earth's crust  and was too small to cause any damage. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur endures long delay and torrid conditions to make light work of American teen at French Open
Alex de Minaur sees off his American opponent as wet and cold conditions play havoc at the French Open. ⌘ Read more
‘Out of touch’: Community outraged as council moves to paint over mural for teen killed in crash
A Queensland council will destroy an artwork painted as a memorial for a local teenager because it did not have prior approval, sparking anger from the community. ⌘ Read more
'Never intended to offend': Pope Francis apologises for using homophobic Italian term
The pope used the term during a closed-door meeting with Italian bishops on May 20. ⌘ Read more