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Lithgow tornado victim testifies in fraud case against man who promised to rebuild her home
Anne Becroft and Scott McKinnon are among six witnesses giving evidence against Andrew Perez, who has pleaded not guilty to dozens of charges relating to allegations of fraud and carrying out residential building work without a licence or insurance. ⌘ Read more
Dairy farmers search for savings as processors slash farm gate offers
A Tasmanian dairy farmer says while the pay cut was expected, it has put pressure on her to scan the ledger for savings. ⌘ Read more
Arrest warrant issued for Tasmanian Aboriginal elder after native logging protest, but 81yo says he doesn't recognise 'colonial' courts
An 81-year-old Tasmanian Aboriginal elder says Australian courts hold no jurisdiction over Indigenous people and he will not participate in the court process after being charged at a native forest protest. Now a warrant has been issued for his arrest. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of killing young footballer at Mackay caravan park pleads not guilty to murder
A man charged with the alleged murder of Birdsall Fa'apepele stabbed him more than 40 times after the rugby league player allegedly tried to rape him, a Queensland court has heard. ⌘ Read more
J.Lo says she cancelled her tour to 'spend time with family' but is that really why?**
The This Is Me…Live tour was originally slated for 30 dates, hitting massive arenas all around the US, but now it is no more. We unpack the potential reasons why. ⌘ Read more
Frydenberg has once again withdrawn from a campaign he never officially entered — it points to a bigger problem
You don't have to look very far to find Messiah complexes in politics. Nowhere has that been more on show of late than the 30-hour Josh for Canberra campaign. ⌘ Read more
'What am I gonna do': Pilot's panicked moments after campers' deaths detailed to court
In a police interview played in court, accused murderer Greg Lynn details his account of how campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay's lives ended in Victoria's High Country. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man charged with murder after 78-year-old wife found with multiple stab wounds
Canberra man Manfred Uhle, 86, who is accused of stabbing his 78-year-old wife Wanda Uhle to death in the couple's Gordon home on Sunday, is ordered to undertake a mental health assessment after being charged with her murder. ⌘ Read more
Taxpayers forking out $600,000 for Bill Shorten's speechwriter over two years
A speech writer will be paid about $600,000 over two years to assist government minister Bill Shorten, despite Services Australia saying it has existing capacity to provide help. ⌘ Read more
Former SA sporting umpire jailed for sending gifts to girls in exchange for sexual images
A former South Australian cricket and football umpire has been jailed for sending Uber Eats and make-up to overseas girls in exchange for sexual photos – with his youngest victim being 11-years-old. ⌘ Read more
'National interest' behind treasurer's orders to block Yuxiao Fund from Australian rare earth investments
Five companies with ties to major Chinese entities are ordered by Jim Chalmers to divest their shares in this remote Australian rare earths mine "to protect our national interest." ⌘ Read more
Deborah Conway concert goer charged with assault over incident with pro-Palestinian protester
A Tasmanian woman has been charged with allegedly assaulting a pro-Palestinian protester during a performance by Deborah Conway in Hobart last month. ⌘ Read more
Footage shows China's spacecraft landing on far side of the Moon
Footage of China's uncrewed spacecraft landing on the far side of the Moon has been released by Chinese media. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of murdering 9yo Charlise Mutten tells jury her mother shot schoolgirl dead
Justin Laurens Stein, 33, was called as a witness in his own defence after pleading not guilty to murdering nine-year-old schoolgirl Charlise Mutten in early 2022. ⌘ Read more
Josh Frydenberg says he won't try to snatch Kooyong pre-selection from Liberal woman
Former treasurer Josh Frydenberg has shut down suggestions of a potential bid to reclaim his old federal seat of Kooyong, which would have required squeezing out the woman who had already won pre-selection for it. ⌘ Read more
Major funding pledge for preschool in SA following Gillard royal commission
Almost three quarters of a billion dollars will be sunk into early childhood learning in South Australia as the state moves to implement the recommendations of the recent royal commission, including the rollout of universal preschool for three-year-olds. ⌘ Read more
How the 'enigma' of his dad's job inspired Todd to paint a significant moment in Australia's energy history
Todd Fuller painted the portraits of 30 Liddell Power Station workers to mark the site's closure. The experience changed his perspective forever. ⌘ Read more
Live Moment: Man and woman found dead in Brisbane's north were known to each other, police say
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of a man and a woman in Brisbane's north, with the pair believed to be known to each other. ⌘ Read more
Eagles to challenge severity of Harley Reid's AFL ban, but Rising Star dream officially dead
West Coast is going to argue the tackle that ruled Harley Reid out of the Rising Star race should be deemed medium impact, rather than high, reducing his suspension from two games to one. ⌘ Read more
Emotional father sheds tears of joy as he caddies for son's first PGA Tour win
Scottish golfer Robert MacIntyre has won his first PGA Tour title, claiming a one-shot victory at the Canadian Open with his father as his caddie. ⌘ Read more
This outback property is home to 37 species found nowhere else in the world, many hiding in springs for millennia
Unique species of fish, snails, and crustaceans have existed on this isolated property in Western Queensland since the dinosaur age when it was deep under water as part of the Eromanga Sea. ⌘ Read more
What Australians really think of Donald Trump and foreign wars
Exclusive polling for the ABC's Q+A by YouGov reveals what Australians really think about global challenges, from Gaza to Ukraine and the US election. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after car chase north of Perth following discovery of woman's body in Byford home
A 33-year-old man is arrested in dramatic fashion over the death of a 61-year-old woman in the outer Perth suburb of Byford. ⌘ Read more
Paris 2024 Olympic Marathon selection dramas, why Jessica Stenson gets the nod over Lisa Weightman
Athletics Australia had to defend its Paris 2024 Olympic Games selection policy after controversy reigned over the three-person women's team. But it could have been worse — where Australia had six women run under the qualification standard, Ethiopia had 98. ⌘ Read more
Minimum and award wages to increase by 3.75 per cent come July 1
Australia's minimum wage and award wages will increase by 3.75 per cent from July 1, the Fair Work Commission has announced. ⌘ Read more
Journalist Antoinette Lattouf was sacked by ABC, Fair Work Commission finds
Journalist and presenter Antoinette Lattouf was sacked by the ABC when she was taken off-air part way through a radio presenting stint, the Fair Work Commission has found. ⌘ Read more
Leslie's happy life shows why organ donation is so important. But Australia's rates are lagging
Australia's organ donation and transplantation rates are among the lowest in the developed world, and only 36 per cent of eligible adults are on the register. Leslie Schultz thinks changes are needed to turn that around. ⌘ Read more
Israel accepts Biden's Gaza ceasefire proposal but believes it needs 'much more work', aide says
Israel has accepted US President Joe Biden's Gaza ceasefire proposal but believes the framework deal is "in need of much more work", an aide to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. ⌘ Read more
Why are we all so hooked on watching luxury real estate shows?**
When it comes to reality television, the arguments and scandals of Married at First Sight aren't for everyone. So why does the real estate reality television genre continue to appeal to such a broad demographic, when other shows fail to? ⌘ Read more
Mexico expected to elect first female president after campaign costing 38 local candidates' lives
After an election campaign costing dozens of local candidates their lives, tackling organised crime violence will be on the agenda for Mexico's new president. ⌘ Read more
Australia win women's rugby sevens series ahead of Paris Olympics
Australia have won the women's World Sevens Series, giving them momentum and confidence heading into this year's Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Live: Government cancels at least 20 visas in immigration blitz
The visas of at least 20 convicted criminals born overseas have been cancelled by the government. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
West Indies claim nervous win over PNG in World Cup opener
Papua New Guinea is left to wonder what could have been after "missing a trick" against a nervy West Indian team during their Twenty20 World Cup match. ⌘ Read more
Świątek thumps Potapova and Djokovic plays until the early hours
Defending champion Iga Świątek led the way as fancied players at the French Open progressed to the quarterfinals in double quick time on Sunday after Novak Djokovic sealed an epic victory in a match that ended in the early hours. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise, wage decision to be released as house prices rise again
Wall Street's strong finish to the month is set to flow through to the ASX. The Fair Work Commission will release the increase for both the minimum and award wages for the year later this morning.
Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Are the big four accounting firms about to get a visit from the tax man?**
After a year of scandals, bad publicity and a carousel of parliamentary inquiries shining a light on the shadowy world of the big four global accounting firms, it's time for reform. ⌘ Read more
State of Origin is upon us. Here's what to know ahead of Game I
Rugby league's fiercest rivalry is back for another year. Here's a quick guide to State of Origin Game I. ⌘ Read more
Why this GP wants employers to stop asking for medical certificates
Newcastle GP Max Mollenkopf says unnecessary appointments for medical certificates are wasting doctors' time. ⌘ Read more
Remains found in Blue Mountains confirmed to be woman who went missing 23 years ago
Victorian woman Kellie Ann Carmichael went missing after leaving a hostel in the Blue Mountains in 2001. Her remains have been found in bushland near Katoomba, with an investigation underway. ⌘ Read more
'He might not come home': What it's like to be married to a truck driver
Families of truck drivers worry every time they hear of a crash. Recent high-profile accidents on Australian roads involving heavy vehicles have highlighted concerns about the safety of the transport industry. ⌘ Read more
Pacific Highway closed for five hours after truck smashes into shopfront
One of Australia's busiest highways was closed for five hours after a truck driver lost control and smashed into a shopfront. ⌘ Read more
NT Police locate body of Victorian hiker who went missing along Larapinta Trail
Northern Territory Police locate the body of 64-year-old Alistair Thomson, who went missing on the Larapinta Trail in Central Australia more than a week ago. ⌘ Read more
How Janelle found a new target in life after losing her sight
Janelle Colquhoun fell into a pit of despair when her sight began to deteriorate at age 28 because of her type 1 diabetes, but she says archery has given her new goals to aim for. ⌘ Read more
Has there been a surge in migrant arrivals? The answer may not be so straightforward
Australia today has 352,000 fewer people than expected because of the pandemic migration slump, according to an ANU professor, cutting against talk of a post-pandemic 'surge', which has been the subject of much political attention. ⌘ Read more
Pensioners and their pets going without as cost of living continues to rise
A food bank for animals is providing struggling pet owners with canned food and dry biscuits, as well as flea and worming treatments when available, as cost of living pressures increase. ⌘ Read more
'Gaza is hell on Earth': Australian healthcare workers share stories from the frontline
Australian healthcare workers returning from Gaza describe the region as a "prison", with many patients forced to take over-the-counter pain relief drugs after life-threatening amputations. ⌘ Read more
Rapidly disappearing Coorong coastline sparks warning for Australian coastal communities
In South Australia, parts of the Coorong's coast are undergoing "incredible rates of change" due to climate change. What does that mean for more urbanised parts of our coast? ⌘ Read more
'I love Amelia and will shout it from the rooftops': Harlow's neurosurgeon did more than just repair her brain
Amid all the health workers coming in and out of Harlow's hospital room after her brain surgery, one stood out to her – diminutive neurosurgeon Amelia Jardim. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up — Superstars step up, a young gun Eagle is clipped and underrated Hawk shines
Round 12 brought us some of the best individual performances of the year to date, but also some of its most controversial moments. Here are the big takeaways from another huge weekend of footy. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-Up: The 'upset of the year', Parramatta's saviours return, and Rapana has a first … twice
There were only five games in the Origin-shortened round 13 in the NRL, but that still left room for plenty of drama. Here are the biggest talking points from every game. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane sheds its sleepy image with surging house values — now only second to Sydney
There's a reason Brisbane has overtaken Canberra and Melbourne for house prices, writes Ellen Fanning, who found herself in the city's cut-throat property market last year — competing with too many newcomers for a limited supply of homes. ⌘ Read more
Australian Army to bring 'the Owl', a locally made lethal drone, into service within months
An electrically powered drone able to travel almost 200 kilometres or loiter in the air for 30 minutes carrying a lethal payload will be brought into service by the Australian Army before the end of the year. ⌘ Read more
A second Trump presidency would be a wild ride for Australia and the stakes could not be higher
Donald Trump's predictable but uncomfortable rant against the judicial system and the rule of law is a challenge for Australia as Anthony Albanese makes a wild ride between upholding the bedrock of liberal democracy and keeping a potential future US president on side. ⌘ Read more
Senior government lawyer at heart of catastrophic Robodebt scheme resigns
A senior lawyer at the heart of the disastrous and deadly Robodebt scheme resigns after questions are raised as to why she kept her Commonwealth job while contracted with another legal firm. ⌘ Read more
Zelenskyy accuses China of trying to derail peace talks
The Ukrainian president says his Russian counterpart is using China like "an instrument" to pressure other countries into not attending an upcoming peace conference in Swizerland. ⌘ Read more
Body found after explosion at Sydney townhouse
A body of a woman has been found after an explosion at a townhouse in Sydney's west on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Charged a month for a 'moment's' demand: Consumers up in arms at 'mysterious' new power tariffs
Across Australia, huge numbers of consumers are slowly waking up to the presence of mysterious new power charges on their bills. ⌘ Read more
Survey reveals Australians distrust China and losing faith in US
A new opinion poll shows Australians regard China with wary distrust, while their faith in the United States is ebbing in the lead-up to November's presidential election. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane overtakes Melbourne and Canberra to become Australia's second most expensive city
CoreLogic data shows property prices grew by 0.8 per cent during May, making it the largest monthly increase since October last year. ⌘ Read more
From the songs radio wouldn't play to sacred anthems. Why Cold Chisel has survived for 50 years
Cold Chisel went from a 'reckless' band unfit for radio plays to rock legends who've transcended the generations. This is why the Aussie band continues to be the soundtrack of our lives. ⌘ Read more
South Korea promises 'unbearable' retaliation after North Korea sends 600 garbage-carrying balloons over border in one night
South Korea says the balloon campaign, that has seen about 900 float across the border in a week, is "absurd", amounting to "irrational acts of provocation that a normal country can't imagine". ⌘ Read more
Media mogul Rupert Murdoch, 93, marries for a fifth time
Rupert Murdoch marries 67-year-old retired molecular biologist Elena Zhukova at his Californian vineyard on Saturday, according to the Murdoch family's media outlets. ⌘ Read more
Man and woman with gunshot wounds found dead in Brisbane's north
Police called to a property in Albany Creek on Sunday afternoon find the bodies of a man and a woman, both having suffered gunshot wounds. ⌘ Read more
Body of former teenage runaway Natasha Ryan found after search in Rockhampton
The body of the now 40-year-old Rockhampton woman, who made international headlines after she ran away from home at 14 and hid in her boyfriend's house for five years, is found at Rockhampton Golf Club after a search by police. ⌘ Read more
Iran's hardline former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad registers for presidential election
The firebrand, Holocaust-questioning politician's return comes at a time of heightened tensions between Iran and the West over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program, its arming of Russia in its war on Ukraine and its wide-reaching crackdowns on dissent. ⌘ Read more
Teens rescued after pilots spot 'help' written in sand
The group became bogged along a remote stretch of Western Australia's Mid West coast and wrote "help" in the sand in desperation. ⌘ Read more
Crime scene established at site of e-scooter, ute collision where man died
A man has died after the electric scooter he was riding crashed with a ute around midday on Appletree Road, outside West Wallsend High School near Newcastle. ⌘ Read more
Police investigating suspected homicide of 78-year-old woman found dead in her Canberra home
Police say they are treating the death of a 78-year-old woman in the southern Canberra suburb of Gordon on Sunday as a domestic violence incident. ⌘ Read more
Police to shift from paperwork back to SA beat amid retention and recruitment battle
Efforts to free up police officers for street duties will be ramped up in the upcoming SA budget, with money set aside for a new "digital police station" — but the opposition says the move amounts to little more than the creation of a website. ⌘ Read more
Fox wins canoe slalom World Cup round in Paris Olympics build-up
With the Paris Games beginning next month, Olympic gold medallist Jessica Fox tunes up with a victory at the season-opening canoe slalom World Cup event in Augsburg, Germany. ⌘ Read more
China declares it is ready to 'forcefully' stop Taiwan independence
Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun has declared Beijing will use force to stop Taiwanese independence during an address at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. His comments come one week after China held military drills around self-ruled Taiwan and warned of war following the inauguration of new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te. ⌘ Read more
A shark attack and motorcycle crash nearly claimed these men's lives, but not their MMA dreams
When Glenn Dickson and Buck Cooper each lost a leg in near-fatal accidents at the age of 25, they never imagined they would go on to make Australian sporting history. ⌘ Read more
Queensland looks to Bluey to boost tourist numbers
The state has turned to an international superstar to market its tourist hotspots as the cost-of-living crisis prompts a rethink of travel plans. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'I own this joint': Former Blues star backs James Tedesco for statement game in Origin I after late call-up
The Sydney Roosters make a late reshuffle for their clash with the Cowboys as captain and fullback James Tedesco is called into NSW Blues camp to cover for the injured Dylan Edwards. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Drones used to photograph homes of released detainees, minister confirms
Former immigration detainees who were released after a High Court ruling have had their residences photographed using drones, the government has confirmed. ⌘ Read more
Can I get compensation for delayed or cancelled flights? That depends if it was within the airline's control
Flight cancellations and delays are unavoidable — but what can you do when you're left stranded at the airport? Your consumer right to compensation depends on the cause of cancellation. ⌘ Read more
Live: Demons out to reclaim top-four spot against Dockers
Melbourne will finish round 12 inside the top four if it can defeat Fremantle in Alice Springs, while Essendon faces a challenge in getting past the improved Gold Coast Suns. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Man arrested after woman's body found in Darwin flat, in what police claim is 'alleged domestic violence death'
A man has been arrested after the death of a woman in Darwin's northern suburbs, with Northern Territory police confirming they are treating the incident as an "alleged domestic violence death". ⌘ Read more
Divers explore whaling ship Cheviot's historic wreck to create new vision of stricken vessel
A whaling ship which sank off the Victorian coast more than 160 years ago is being mapped out by marine archaeologists keen to preserve its place in history. ⌘ Read more
'The older I grow, the faster I go': Percy took up running at 92 and age hasn't kept him from athletic success
Percy Voigt was once a heavy smoker who rarely exercised, but he took up running in the twilight of his life. Now aged 94 — and despite emphysema and arthritis — he's won gold in the 100-metre sprint at a masters games. ⌘ Read more
Powerful storm leaves takes roof off hotel, damages properties in south west WA
A cold front causes major damage to buildings in southern WA, with reports of another tornado in Bunbury. ⌘ Read more
WA gun owners accused of domestic violence to lose weapons in wake of Floreat shooting murders
A family and domestic violence complaint will automatically strip firearms owners of their guns under tough new gun laws being introduced by the WA Government in the wake of the Floreat shooting murders. ⌘ Read more
China lands spacecraft on far side of Moon
The Chinese lander will use a mechanical arm and a drill to gather up to 2 kilograms of surface and underground material from the Moon to send back to Earth. ⌘ Read more
Searching for joy and a sense of belonging, Charmaine found her tribe — and it's a mermaid pod
For many Australians, taking a swim between the flags is a common way to clear the mind. But for these merfolk, wriggling into a tail and donning a crown takes the practice far deeper with friendship and creativity at the helm. ⌘ Read more
As global temperatures rise, are liberal democracies on trial?**
Some economists say decades of poorly managed globalisation, overconfidence in the self-regulation of markets, and austerity, have hollowed out governments' ability to respond to crises effectively, and that needs to change. ⌘ Read more
This animal is the new 'star' of the commercial fishing industry and it's not just because of its shape
The scientific name of this octopus species is O.djinda, which means star in the language of the Noongar people of Western Australia's south-west. ⌘ Read more
Tedesco set to play in Origin opener as scans reveal extent of Edwards's injury
Roosters star James Tedesco answers a Blues SOS after scans reveal Dylan Edwards will be unable to play in the Origin opener this week. ⌘ Read more
Josh Frydenberg considering return to politics at next election
Josh Frydenberg is considering running for his old seat of Kooyong, but would need to displace pre-selected candidate Amelia Hamer to do so. ⌘ Read more
Valued at $10 million, this century-old mansion is going under the hammer for the first time
Along with seven bedrooms, almost 6 hectares of gardens, and servants' quarters with a Downton Abbey-like bell system, this heritage-listed property in for auction in the Blue Mountains comes with an interesting backstory. ⌘ Read more
Minjee Lee on cusp of history after moving into lead at Women's US Open
Australian star Minjee Lee gives herself the chance to equal Karrie Webb's record after moving into the lead at the Women's US Open. ⌘ Read more
Kokkinakis battles out heartbreaking five-set epic against American star at French Open
Australian Thanasi Kokkinakis goes the distance again at the French Open, but falls short against America's top-ranked player. ⌘ Read more
Three young men from this NT footy team died last year. Anywhere else, there would be outcry
An Arnhem Land football team will be playing this season without three of its leaders, who died in a series of sudden tragedies. Their deaths have left the team and Yirrkala community shattered. ⌘ Read more
Pitch invaders go unchecked by security in farcical start to Champions League final
Three pitch invaders delay the Champions League final, with one going unchecked by security for almost a minute. ⌘ Read more
Pedestrian seriously injured in Melbourne hit-and-run
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a hit-and-run in Melbourne's north. ⌘ Read more
'A little bit like Christmas': Defence completes complex airdrop to Antarctic expeditioners
After weeks of planning, a RAAF C-17 Globemaster has completed a 10,000-kilometre mission to Antarctica to drop off essential cargo to expeditioners who were left with limited supplies after a recent voyage by Australia's icebreaker didn't go to plan. ⌘ Read more
Cash use might be plummeting but that isn't stopping the passion of these coin collectors
Coin collectors have descended on Canberra to take part in the Royal Australian Mint's coin swap. ⌘ Read more
Manure and the cost of fertiliser are both problems for farmers — dung beetles offer a solution
The ACT government is encouraging farmers to use dung beetles to recycle the nutrients in cow dung into their pastures, with experts saying they improve soil quality and reduce fly numbers — and are cheaper than fertiliser. ⌘ Read more
One person still missing after house explosion in Sydney
Emergency crews are continuing a search for a woman feared trapped under rubble after an explosion in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
'I thought I was completely alone': Teenager uses chronic pain experience to help others
A panic attack triggered prolonged and debilitating headaches for Adelaide teenager Kate Smith. Three years on, she has joined forces with the Women's and Children's Hospital to help others tackle chronic pain. ⌘ Read more
How much bang for your buck can you get for a rental in Brisbane?**
If you're 18 to 24 and earning the median wage for your age bracket, you should be spending $176 a week. ⌘ Read more