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Tim Tszyu's world-title fight with Vergil Ortiz Jr cancelled on medical advice
Tim Tszyu's world-title fight in August with unbeaten American Vergil Ortiz Jnr. has been cancelled with the Australian still recovering from a head gash. ⌘ Read more
North Korea's trash rains onto South Korea via hundreds of balloons. Here's why
The balloon dropping is an old-school Cold-War style provocation that has rarely been used in recent years. ⌘ Read more
AFLW hoping for record crowd in Daisy Pearce's derby debut as 2024 fixture is unveiled
Daisy Pearce's first Western Derby as West Coast Eagles coach could come in front of a capacity crowd at Perth Stadium. That marquee match-up is one of many highlights as the AFLW unveiled its fixture for the 2024 season. ⌘ Read more
New South Wales Origin debutant Zac Lomax's winding journey to where he's always supposed to be
On the back of a positional switch, Zac Lomax has surged into the State of Origin team but wearing the blue of New South Wales has always been the St George Illawarra flyer's destiny. ⌘ Read more
Unprecedented corrosion discovered on Collins Class submarines, half of fleet to remain out of service this year
Half of Australia's Collins Class submarine fleet will remain out of the water for the rest of the year with unprecedented corrosion problems discovered on two of the ageing boats. ⌘ Read more
Australia to send $20 million to Ukraine for coal supplies, instead of sending coal direct
Australia has responded to requests from Ukraine for shipments of coal ahead of the country's next winter, opting to send $20 million in cash instead. ⌘ Read more
Former security guard who allegedly raped multiple women faces new charges, bringing total number to 120
Court proceedings are delayed in Luke Callum Westcott Fisher's case due to the number of complainants coming forward. ⌘ Read more
Coca-Cola to temporarily cease taking groundwater in Perth hills after minister intervenes
WA Water Minister Simone McGurk has announced Coca-Cola will voluntarily cease extracting water for bottling from a bore in the Perth hills, to allow for the aquifer replenishment.\\ ⌘ [Read more](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-31/coke-stops-taking-bore-water-minister-intervenes/103918628)
Michelle Ananda-Rajah's seat of Higgins to be abolished at next federal election
The federal seat of Higgins in Victoria will be abolished at the next federal election, meaning local MP Michelle Ananda-Rajah will either have to contest a new seat, find a place on a Senate ticket or quit politics altogether. ⌘ Read more
WA Police apologise to family of Aboriginal woman who died in custody 10 years after death
Authorities formally apologise to the family of an Aboriginal woman who died in custody 10 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Have you been hit with a large rent increase? How did it impact you? Share your story
Low vacancy rates across the country have created a gaping power imbalance between landlords and tenants. If you've experienced a large rent increase recently, we want to hear from you. ⌘ Read more
Nine says staff experienced 'trauma' from alleged 'inappropriate behaviour' by former news boss
Nine has sent a letter to staff recognising the need to "do more" after reports former senior executive Darren Wick allegedly sexually harassed female journalists. ⌘ Read more
'Enough is enough': More than 1,000 trucks descend on Perth in live export ban protest
Hundreds of trucks descend on Perth in a protest against the Albanese government's decision to end the live sheep trade. ⌘ Read more
Former police officer and Yamatji man says connection critical in fight against youth crime
The small country town of Mullewa is reeling from a spike in crime, but locals say the solutions need to go further than more policing. ⌘ Read more
'What a moment for women's surfing': Tatiana Weston-Webb's reacts to historic perfect 10 in Tahiti
Tatiana Weston-Webb may not have won the Tahiti Pro, but her history-making performance at Teahupo'o has left the Brazilian beaming with pride. ⌘ Read more
'I didn't know video games could be like this': How Freeplay champions gaming like a writers' festival
The Freeplay Independent Games Festival is celebrating its 20th year of hosting the who's who of gaming in Melbourne. Organisers say keeping independence and creativity in games is more important than ever. ⌘ Read more
Perth Airport terminals to be consolidated into one complex, in new Qantas deal
Perth Airport's split terminals will be consolidated into one complex, ending years of confusion for travellers, following a new deal struck with Qantas. ⌘ Read more
International raids take down ransomware networks across globe
Four people are arrested and more than 2,000 internet domains across the globe are seized as part of an international crackdown on cybercrime, with police warning more action is to come. ⌘ Read more
WA shire president slams 'racist' online trolls on community Facebook pages
The Esperance shire president has taken aim at anonymous online trolls who he says are spreading racism throughout the local community. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: The revelations of a 4,000-year-old skull, an alarming balloon drop, and an underwater friendship
Are you across this week's news headlines? Put yourself to the test. ⌘ Read more
Townsville mayor admits details of his military and academic history were false
The mayor has apologised to veterans and the Australian Defence Force, saying he wasn't able to recall details of his service history due to medical reasons. ⌘ Read more
Oh, Nelly! World No.1 Korda makes a septuple-bogey 10 in nightmare start to US Women’s Open
World number one Nelly Korda entered the US Open having won six of her last seven starts. No one could have foreseen the par-3 meltdown that would throw her US Open campaign into disarray. ⌘ Read more
King Charles to ride in carriage instead of horseback for birthday parade, reports say
King Charles will participate in his annual birthday parade next month from a carriage rather than on horseback as he battles cancer, British media reports. ⌘ Read more
Once extinct in central Australia, this 'little kangaroo-looking' marsupial is now thriving in a remote desert safe haven
The number of brush-tailed and burrowing bettongs surveyed at Newhaven Wildlife Sanctuary in central Australia has nearly doubled since last year. ⌘ Read more
Will Donald Trump go to jail? Can he still be president? Here's what happens next
Donald Trump may have been found guilty on all counts for illegally covering up a hush money payment, but the verdict will not prevent the former president from pursuing his campaign to retake the White House. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand PM calls Albanese to state displeasure over 'direction 99' criminal deportation change
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has told Anthony Albanese it's concerning the government intends to rewrite 'direction 99' rules that will lead to more Kiwis convicted of crimes in Australia being deported to NZ. ⌘ Read more
Jack Black responds to Melbourne highschoolers' heartfelt plea to visit School of Rock production
Hollywood star Jack Black has responded to an invitation from students from Ringwood Secondary College in Melbourne to visit their production of School of Rock, based on the actor's 2003 film.. ⌘ Read more
Police say house fire that killed a man in Holt was 'deliberately lit' as man is charged with murder
Police have charged a 38-year-old man with murder and arson after the remains of 36-year-old man Bor Ador Deng were found in a Canberra house last week. ⌘ Read more
'People will die': SA Liberal leader slams government for hospital code yellow 'disaster'
South Australia's opposition leader David Speirs says "people will die" because of the state government's alleged mismanagement of the public health system and failure to prepare the state for winter. ⌘ Read more
Flights diverted, delayed in Brisbane as fog reduces visability to 50 metres
Fog blankets Brisbane with flights being forced to divert to the Gold Coast, Cairns and Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Investigation underway into 'vile' post ranking female students at Gold Coast school
The Queensland Department of Education is investigating a social media post that ranks female students from a Gold Coast secondary school into disturbing sexist categories. ⌘ Read more
Biden partially lifts ban on Ukraine using US arms in strikes on Russian territory, officials say
US President Joe Biden will allow Ukraine to use American weaponry to strike back at Russia, but only for the purpose of defending Kharkiv. ⌘ Read more
How an architect and mathematician's sexy French electronica birthed 'chillout' music
In 1998, an architect and mathematician crafted space-age lounge music that became a global hit. Now, French pop duo Air are touring Moon Safari for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Why you might hear organ music echoing through the bush in this Victorian ghost town
Down a sandy road in the middle of the Mallee scrub sits a small church with a very big organ. So how did it come to be there? ⌘ Read more
They're Australia's biggest authors — and they're heading to ABC for the Big Weekend of Books
Tim Winton, Candice Fox and Tony Birch will appear alongside The Thursday Murder Club author Richard Osman, who is set to reveal new details about his new crime series. ⌘ Read more
How Olivia is coming to terms with business failure at 30
Self-professed “over-achiever” Olivia Franklin shares what she has learnt after being forced to move on from failed dream, and the more than $100,000 worth of debt that has come with it. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street ends lower as investors wait for latest inflation data, ASX set to rise
Wall Street ended lower after figures showed the US economy is growing at a slower rate than expected, and investors wait for the latest inflation data overnight. Meanwhile the ASX is set to rise when trading begins on Friday. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Jury set to return findings on Trump allegations
Donald Trump is awaiting the jury's verdict on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Jury reaches verdict in Donald Trump's criminal 'hush money' trial
The jury in Donald Trump's "hush money" trial reaches a verdict after less than two days of deliberations in New York. ⌘ Read more
'They were maniacs': Inside the US training camp that vaulted Essendon up the ladder
After last season ended with a whimper for Essendon, a host of the club's leaders embarked on an off-season trip to a world-renowned training facility in the United States. The result has been one of its best starts to a season in the last two decades. Here's a look at what the Bombers did in Arizona. ⌘ Read more
Three family members killed in horror car crash remembered
Steven Wheeler, 54, along with his parents Margaret, 81, and Bob Wheeler, 84, were killed when the car they were in collided with a B-double truck. ⌘ Read more
How two office workers from Namibia and Uganda ended up centre stage at the T20 World Cup
How does someone from an accounting firm in Namibia end up designing her nation's shirt for the T20 cricket World Cup in the West Indies? And will the Uganda Cricket Cranes take flight in in a kit created after an early morning light-bulb moment? ⌘ Read more
Young Indigenous people share hopes for healing in first Reconciliation Week since no vote to Voice
As Australia marks its first Reconciliation Week since voting no to an Indigenous Voice to Parliament, young First Nations people and advocates for change say they are still hopeful the country can heal, but that truth-telling will be key. ⌘ Read more
Jamaican players embracing 'crazy' Super Netball have World Cup gold in their sights
Giants goal defender and Jamaica's Sunshine Girl Jodi-Ann Ward chases gold at the next World Cup after making a memorable transition to Australia's Super Netball in 2019. ⌘ Read more
Growing pains turn movers away from popular coastal cities as 'the dream is not always what they presume'
They're home to subtropical beaches that city slickers dream of, but an emerging trend shows some regional movers are moving away again from Australia's most popular regional cities after arrival. ⌘ Read more
Coroner finds Tasmanian man who went missing more than 50 years ago likely shot by wife's former lover
Vincent Edward Down was last seen in 1969. A coroner has now handed down findings into his death. ⌘ Read more
Australia's trouble-plagued icebreaker faces $100m cost blowout due to 'unforeseen' issues
A newly released report shows Australia's icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, is facing a $100 million cost blowout by 2030 due to rising crew, fuel and maintenance costs. ⌘ Read more
What is the immigration 'direction 99' causing Andrew Giles and the government so much trouble?**
It was a direction meant to bring a "common sense" approach to appeals by non-citizen criminals who have their visas cancelled. Instead, "direction 99" caused a furore after it was used to reinstate the visa of a man who now stands accused of murder. Here's what it's about. ⌘ Read more
Hanging a clothesline from a helicopter to map the nation's most precious resources
The head of Australia's geology agency is "jumping out of his skin" at the massive investment to map out the nation's critical minerals and water supplies. ⌘ Read more
The 'remarkably devious' ShinyHunters hackers allegedly behind the Ticketmaster data leak
An international syndicate that uses a Pokémon avatar claims to be behind a major Ticketmaster cyber attack, and it's not the first time the group has taken aim at high-profile companies with vast customer databases. ⌘ Read more
Australia soaked from coast to coast by twin north-west cloudbands and a possible East Coast Low
A 5,000 kilometre long cloudband travelling west to east is expected to drench parts of the country over the coming days. Following a second rainband, a separate weather system is threatening to bring heavy rain from NSW to Tasmania from Saturday to Thursday. ⌘ Read more
Government's pursuit of a hate speech law could take it down another cul-de-sac
When we consider the desirability of federal hate speech legislation, we quickly run into the freedom-of-speech conundrum. But a line in the sand would be useful. ⌘ Read more
Senior Australian security official travels to Taiwan amid diplomatic tensions with China
A senior Australian official has travelled to Taiwan for high-level talks on countering Chinese cyber threats, amid growing pushback from Beijing against any diplomatic contact with the democratic island. ⌘ Read more
Should late to-the-home alcohol delivery be banned to help bring down rates of violence against women?**
Advocates and MPs say the government must stand up to the alcohol lobby if it's serious about stopping violence against women and children. ⌘ Read more
While the US and EU are putting up roadblocks to Chinese cars, Australia welcomes them with open arms
The rapid rise of Chinese electric vehicles has been met with resistance in the US and Europe. So why are Australians buying them at record levels? ⌘ Read more
Little Lama was just about to escape a war zone for treatment on her shattered leg. Then Israel invaded Rafah
Ten-year-old Lama was dressed and her bag packed to escape Gaza after seven months of war when Israel invaded Rafah and closed the only crossing out of the enclave. ⌘ Read more
Anderson defends Tingle's 'misstep' over Dutton comments, backs her journalism
The ABC's managing director David Anderson has defended high-profile journalist Laura Tingle over comments she made about Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, telling a parliamentary committee though her remarks lacked context, her reporting for the public broadcaster "stands the test of scrutiny". ⌘ Read more
Queensland government to outlaw carbon capture and storage in Great Artesian Basin
Premier Steven Miles says his government will legislate to permanently ban carbon capture and storage activities within the expansive region. ⌘ Read more
From deep beneath Gaza, the Hamas mastermind of October 7 is apparently in contact with an Israeli journalist
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar disappeared down a tunnel and has not been heard from since, but this Israeli journalist says he has been in contact. ⌘ Read more
'Significant demand' crippling SA hospitals as 270 staff stay home with COVID
South Australian public hospitals are under strain with the health department boss declaring a system-wide internal emergency after many staff are sick with COVID. ⌘ Read more
Live: Sharks seeking rebound win after last week's thumping without Hynes and McInnes
Cronulla and Parramatta are at opposite ends of the NRL ladder. But with the Sharks coming off a 42-0 loss coupled with their captain and halfback on Origin duty, Parramatta is eyeing off an upset. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Port and Carlton meet at Adelaide Oval for Thursday night blockbuster
Port Adelaide will look to tighten their grip on the top four against a Carlton side back in the eight and ready to make a charge towards September. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Greg Lynn's barrister accuses police witness of introducing 'half-baked' theory during murder trial
The defence barrister of former Jetstar pilot and alleged double murderer Greg Lynn has accused a police witness of lying during a Victorian Supreme Court trial. ⌘ Read more
Court told sentencing proceedings for Hunter Valley bus crash driver Brett Button will be lengthy
The Newcastle District Court has been told sentencing proceedings for a bus driver over a fatal crash in the New South Wales Hunter Valley will be drawn out given the gravity of the case. ⌘ Read more
'It's outrageous': Asbestos sufferers fume as Parramatta Eels announce James Hardie reunion
The Parramatta Eels' jerseys from next season onwards will feature a throwback to the club's most successful era, but the return of James Hardie as a lead sponsor isn't a move that has been celebrated by everyone. ⌘ Read more
Payman resigns from foreign affairs committee after genocide comments
A Labor senator who accused Israel of carrying out genocide on the Palestinian people has resigned from her position on two parliamentary foreign affairs committees. ⌘ Read more
US airline sued for allegedly ejecting all black passengers before take-off
Three of the eight black men allegedly ejected from the flight in January accused the airline of "racial profiling" all black passengers onboard. ⌘ Read more
'State sanctioned daylight robbery': Independents lash Australian gas royalty scheme
Independent senator David Pocock calls the Australian gas industry "leeches" in response to a report that found over half of Australia's LNG export facilities pay no royalties. ⌘ Read more
David 'Kochie' Koch to take the helm at SA Tourism Commission
Media personality and Port Adelaide Football Club chairman David Koch is appointed as the next South Australian Tourism Commission chair. ⌘ Read more
BHP might have walked away from Anglo American for now, but this isn't the end of the road
Mining giant BHP might have pulled out at the 11th hour in its takeover ambitions for rival Anglo American, but make no mistake — it's a question of when, not if, the Big Australian will come knocking again. ⌘ Read more
'Glass ceilings are so 2023': Watch as skateboarding legend Tony Hawk hails Aussie teen's world first
Arisa Trew may be just 14 years old, but she is continuing to push the boundaries of the sport, with skateboarding legend Tony Hawk hailing her latest trick. ⌘ Read more
Meet the people falling through the gaps of the mental health care system
People with complex and ongoing mental health needs say the health system is letting them down. ⌘ Read more
Australian dual national among 14 found guilty in HK subversion trial
Fourteen Hong Kong pro-democracy activists, including Australian-Hong Kong dual citizen Gordon Ng, have been were found guilty in a landmark subversion trial. ⌘ Read more
Essendon forced into drastic switch to avoid 'catastrophe' as virus sweeps through club
Essendon has been thrown back into the days of COVID-19 after being forced to implement protocols to keep players safe from a virus that has swept through the club in the lead-up to this weekend's clash against the Gold Coast. ⌘ Read more
How do I know if I've been hacked? Here's what experts say to look out for in light of the Ticketmaster breach
Around 2 million Australians may be caught up in the Ticketmaster hack. Here's what you should be looking out for and how to protect yourself from hackers and scammers. ⌘ Read more
Shattered wife tells inquest husband revealed plan to approach police with air rifle
Corey Selby was shot dead by police at Tenterfield in 2023. An inquest into his death has heard of his tragic past and the "missed opportunity" to get him the mental health support he needed. ⌘ Read more
Mother of Charlise Mutton's accused murderer denies 'cheeky voice' evidence is designed to assist son
Annemie Stein tells the jury in the murder trial for nine-year-old Charlise Mutten's accused killer she heard the voice of a "little girl" when speaking to her son during a key period in January 2022. ⌘ Read more
Chinese astronauts beat their record for longest spacewalk
Chinese astronauts have completed 16 spacewalks since 2008, the Chinese manned spaced agency says. ⌘ Read more
'This next part's going to be fun': Bus driver joked with wedding guests before fatal crash
Documents tendered in court for the first time detail the exchanges between Brett Andrew Button and the wedding guests he was transporting moments before a crash that left 10 dead in the Hunter Valley last year. ⌘ Read more
'I believe we're on the edge of a revolution': While the NZ government delivered its budget, protests were sweeping the nation
The new government in New Zealand today handed down its first full budget and details of its long-promised tax cuts, but as that happened thousands of people rallied for a national day of protest against its policies. ⌘ Read more
Age assurance trial will not require social media companies to participate
Senators express disbelief that a $6.5 million pilot to test blocking some online content from children will not actually require any testing of technologies by the social media giants. ⌘ Read more
This winter could be one of the warmest on record for Australia, according to the BOM outlook
Every inch of the country is likely to have higher-than-normal temperatures between June and August, according to the Bureau of Meteorology's official winter outlook. Just how wet it will be, however, is less clear. ⌘ Read more
Outback council opposes demolition of public housing amid accommodation crisis
The WA government will push ahead with the planned demolition of storm-damaged public housing in the Goldfields, despite objections from the local council and residents calling it "ridiculous" and a "travesty". ⌘ Read more
Donald Trump's hush money trial jurors have finished their first day of deliberations without a verdict. What happens now?**
Jurors in Mr Trump's hush money trial finished their first day of closed-door deliberations on Wednesday without reaching a verdict, extending a trial that will decide the fate of the only US president in history to be charged with a crime. ⌘ Read more
Americans hungry for premium Australian Wagyu beef dish out $1,500 for a steak
After years of focusing on the Asian and domestic market, Australia's Wagyu beef producers are turning their attention to the US, where diners can have a steak delivered in a rhinestone-studded briefcase with a laser light show. ⌘ Read more
Wet and windy front reaches Adelaide after dry start to the year
Football fans have been told to expect to get wet tonight as Adelaide finally sees some decent rain after experiencing one of the driest months this year. ⌘ Read more
Daughter of missing WA man 'looks for Daddy' every day
The family of Pilbara man Zane Stevens believes someone knows something a month after the 21-year-old's disappearance near Broome. ⌘ Read more
Australia is likely to become a more attractive market for EV car makers. But are we ready?**
Researchers say there are five things Australia needs to do to capitalise on an electric future. ⌘ Read more
What will happen now the US-built Gaza pier has broken?**
A US-built pier helping to deliver vital aid to Palestinians on the brink of famine broke less than two weeks after its installation, so what happens now? ⌘ Read more
Queensland authorities to continue action on fare evasion during 50c fare trial
Translink has confirmed it still plans to "combat" fare evasion on the state's network of buses, trains, and ferries in the midst of an upcoming trial of 50 cent fares. ⌘ Read more
Portrait of Baker Boy wins Packing Room Prize in 103rd year of the Archibald Prize
Victorian street artist Matt Adnate wins the $3,000 Packing Room Prize for his portrait of Baker Boy, as the full list of finalists for the 2024 Archibald Prize is revealed. ⌘ Read more
From almost closing to among the best in world, high hopes for small town speedway
A new speedway track in South Australia's Bordertown is being hailed as among the best in Australia and even the world after work to exactly replicate one of the most well-renown sprintcar tracks in the United States. ⌘ Read more
Luai and Walsh 'excited' to resume on-field hostilities in Origin opener
Queensland fullback Reece Walsh and NSW No.6 Jarome Luai have already clashed explosively in State of Origin, and the Maroon is keen for more heated battles. ⌘ Read more
Victorian government announces overhaul of family violence laws including extended intervention orders
The Victorian government has announced measures to increase the duration of family violence intervention orders and strengthen anti-stalking laws. It's also providing more resources to tackle toxic masculinity in schools. ⌘ Read more
Cash-strapped Melbourne Rebels to miss 2025 Super Rugby season after Rugby Australia announcement
Rugby Australia says a lack of financial security from a proposed consortium means it had no choice but to axe the Melbourne Rebels from Super Rugby in 2025. ⌘ Read more
Four-time Olympian slams Athletics Australia after dropping appeal against Paris non-selection
Lisa Weightman has a change of heart and reluctantly gives up on her dream of contesting a record fifth Olympic marathon, with Commonwealth Games champion Jess Stenson to complete a remarkable comeback in Paris. ⌘ Read more
The next Baby Reindeer or Beef could come from Australia, if only producers were brave enough
A global television summit taking place in Melbourne will look at how more Australian stories can break through globally with special guests including Beef's Lee Sung Jin and The Bear's Joanna Calo. ⌘ Read more
SA Police continue to investigate 'tragic' death of 5yo girl
Emergency services were called to a street in Adelaide's west yesterday afternoon in relation to an unresponsive five-year-old girl. ⌘ Read more
The daughter of Floreat killer feels police failed her family and the victims. Experts say she's not alone
The daughter of the man who shot Jennifer and Gretl Petelczyc dead in their own home feels police did not give her warnings enough attention — and domestic violence experts say Ariel Bombara is not alone in feeling let down. ⌘ Read more
Disney's Beach Boys doco is a nostalgic look at one of history's most brilliant, dysfunctional families
The Beach Boys races through part of the band’s complex history without properly interrogating the band’s many biggest challenges. ⌘ Read more