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British politician Nigel Farage doused with milkshake while on campaign trail
Nigel Farage, who is best known for helping to lead the 2016's successful Brexit campaign, is doused with a milkshake on his first full day of campaigning for a seat in parliament in the July 4 election ⌘ Read more
Man representing himself in family violence case invokes 'Magna Carta' and 'sovereign citizens'
A jury hears a man, who allegedly assaulted his wife and threw acid at arresting police officers, refuses to be addressed by his given name and has invoked the Magna Carta during his court appearance. ⌘ Read more
Live: Indian shares plunge as Modi re-elected, while Australian stockmarket looking flat ahead of GDP figures
It's a big day for the Australian outlook, with punters tipping today's GDP data will show the economy only grew by 0.1 per cent in the first quarter, and some even saying a contraction "is a risk". Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Bus museum takes delivery of precious restored 1948 Leyland double decker bus
A double decker bus operated by one of the most significant transport families in Australia has been acquired after a public fundraising drive, bringing the immaculately-restored vehicle to the Sydney Bus Museum. ⌘ Read more
Narendra Modi wanted a landslide but Indians handed him a victory that feels like a defeat
Narendra Modi is known for his strongman politics but that may have to change in the face of a weakened mandate as the Indian PM relies on a coalition that may not share his Hindu nationalist beliefs. ⌘ Read more
Royal Australian Mint to release Bluey-themed Dollarbucks coins
The Royal Australian Mint is set to release three $1 coins featuring Australia's favourite blue heelers. The coins will depict Bluey on her own, the Heeler family together, and Bingo and Bluey dressed up as The Grannies. ⌘ Read more
Maya says she was sexually abused by her stepfather. But she can't get a restraining order
Maya says her stepfather sexually abused her as a teenager. She fled home after giving birth to his child, but a judge knocked back her plea to extend a restraining order against him. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian animals lost to Bass Strait island to be reintroduced under Aboriginal land management project
Indigenous land managers are hoping to repatriate ecologically and culturally significant species to lungtalanana, or Clarke Island, but feral cat predation and a lack of funding are standing in their way. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's 43 'dehumanising, upsetting, and discriminatory' place names receive new push for change
The state's map is littered with dozens of racist terms steeped in a traumatic history. While the state government has made it easier to change these names, advocates want change now. ⌘ Read more
Lawyers reveal why Australian 'prenups' are on the rise
Antoinette and her wife are joining a growing number of Australians seeking "prenups". Lawyers say the harsh economic climate and growing number of parents giving children money is driving more people to consider them. ⌘ Read more
NT ICAC commissioner agreed to pay wife $20k at same time she withdrew DV order against him
The NT's chief minister says allegations NT Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Michael Riches offered his estranged wife $20,000 to withdraw a domestic violence order have been referred to the ICAC inspector, as he takes leave from the role. ⌘ Read more
'I had to make a tough decision': Djokovic pulls out of French Open with knee injury
Champion Novak Djokovic pulls out of the French Open with injury, leaving Jannik Sinner as the new world No.1 men's player. ⌘ Read more
Andrew has smelled gas near his home for months. It's is just one of many problems at his social housing complex
People living in New South Wales social housing say they are facing long waits to have their homes repaired, leaving them feeling "unappreciated and not worthy as human beings". ⌘ Read more
Spare us the talk about a wages explosion. There's nothing wrong with lifting Australia's lowest wages in line with inflation
The national accounts are likely to show living standards as measured by GDP per person have gone backwards for four consecutive quarters for the first time in 40 years. So why are we talking about a wages explosion? ⌘ Read more
Kathryn has a suppressed immune system. She wants people to with infectious illnesses to stay home.
Canberra hospitals have reintroduced mask mandates as COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses increase. ⌘ Read more
Guzman y Gomez is listing on the ASX. Here's what it means for the Mexican-inspired fast-food chain
After opening its first restaurant in 2006, Guzman y Gomez is now weeks away from becoming a publicly listed company. Here's what it means for the Mexican-inspired fast-food franchise that wants to become as big as McDonald's. ⌘ Read more
Silence in China and arrests in Hong Kong on anniversary of Tiananmen Square massacre
Hundreds gather in Taiwan to commemorate the 35th anniversary of China's deadly crackdown at Tiananmen Square, while mourners are arrested in Hong Kong and life continues as usual in China. ⌘ Read more
'We can no longer run': Why funding more men's behaviour change programs will save women's lives
With hundreds of men waiting to access behaviour change programs, service providers say governments must fund more programs to tackle the domestic violence crisis. ⌘ Read more
From snake-eating lizards to far-flung planets — do you have what it takes to beat the nerd quiz?**
What is a baby platypus called? Where is Planet Nine? Are you an uber geek? There's only one way to find out — take this quiz. ⌘ Read more
'Missed opportunities': How Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games can learn from the past
A report highlighting the "missed opportunities" for people with disabilities at global sporting events hopes to create a "road map" for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Australia's secondary cities outpace capitals for property growth over past five years
With Australian households spending an increasingly large chunk of their incomes on housing, it's no wonder some of us are looking for more affordable alternatives. ⌘ Read more
Australians love multiculturalism, until they don't. Housing is just the latest crisis blamed on immigrants
Two political hotspots are whipping up Australians' anti-immigrant sentiment: the housing crisis, and the crimes allegedly committed by non-citizens released from detention last year. Yet neither crisis is truly caused by immigration. ⌘ Read more
American investors just helped kill off a 'beloved' Australian brand
P&O Cruises Australia is set to fold as its US-based company decides it's too expensive to operate the brand in Australia, with the news being labelled "heartbreaking" by experts. ⌘ Read more
'My family didn't come out': How PNG's devastating landslide wiped out a village
Under a mountain, a remote community quietly slept. Then a sudden landslide levelled a village. ⌘ Read more
Tokyo is set to launch a dating app to try and boost Japan's falling birth rate
Users will need to provide a tax certificate to prove their wage as well as a declaration that they are legally single and willing to get married. ⌘ Read more
Eagles' rising star hopeful Harley Reid has two-game suspension upheld at tribunal
Reid was cited for slinging St Kilda's Darcy Wilson to the ground in the Eagles' 14-point loss on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
'I'm shooketh': Tourism Australia calls in corruption watchdog over expenses scandal
The National Anti-Corruption Commission has been asked to investigate staff using $137,000 in taxpayer funds for personal travel expenses. ⌘ Read more
South Korea fully suspends inter-Korean military pact over garbage carrying balloons
South Korea's military on Tuesday said it would resume all military activities along the demarcation line separating the two Koreas. ⌘ Read more
'Rapacious private operator': Melbourne Airport needs a rail link but the battle for it has turned nasty
The fight for a rail link to Melbourne Airport has been going for 60 years. With the state government struggling for funds and an operator unwilling to budget, the saga looks to drag on into the next decade. ⌘ Read more
It now takes on average 107 days to have your Disability Support Pension claim assessed
The average wait time to be assessed for the Disability Support Pension has tripled in four years. It's leaving people 'genuinely in crisis' without income support for months. ⌘ Read more
Bruce Lehrmann says he was denied procedural fairness in failed defamation case, court documents reveal
Federal Court Notice of Appeal documents reveal former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann plans to challenge findings made against him in his failed defamation case on the grounds he was denied procedural fairness. ⌘ Read more
Hong Kong detains artist, vigils held to keep Tiananmen Square memory alive
A performance artist was taken away by police in Hong Kong on the eve of the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary as security remains tight in the city. ⌘ Read more
Rarely seen clouds have materialised over Sydney, but what are they?**
A strange cloud formation known as roll clouds have appeared in the skies across eastern NSW. Many Sydney residents have taken to social media sharing photos of the formation and questioned what the clouds are. ⌘ Read more
Teen driver pleads guilty to lesser charges over death of SA Police Commissioner's son
Dhirren Randhawa pleads guilty to aggravated driving without due care and leaving the scene of an accident following the death of Charlie Stevens at Schoolies celebrations in November. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Cobby challenges murder conviction over DNA lab bungle
Andrew Cobby, who was found guilty of murdering his wife, says he should be granted an appeal after "dramatic" changes to DNA was uncovered in a review. ⌘ Read more
Rare earths miner targeted in suspected cyber attack following removal of Chinese investors
An Australian company that runs a strategically crucial heavy rare earth project has been targeted in a suspected cyber attack just hours after Treasurer Jim Chalmers ordered Chinese investors be removed. ⌘ Read more
How criminals are rorting NDIS participants for drug trafficking
NDIS participants have been forced to hand over cash for criminals to buy drugs, and later harassed by the fraudulent providers. ⌘ Read more
Montessori childcare chain in SA goes into voluntary administration
Childcare chain Precious Cargo — which has seven operating centres across Adelaide —  is searching for a new buyer after going into voluntary administration this week. ⌘ Read more
Murder accused covered up campers' deaths in bid for 'a normal life', court hears
Former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn gave police a detailed description of his attempts to "disappear from the scene" of the deaths of two retirees he was later accused of murdering, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Is a surprise visitor a curse or blessing? Here's what you had to say
It was once a common way of staying in touch, but after we explored the etiquette of an unannounced visit, opinions were divided. This is what you had to say. ⌘ Read more
Two NSW police officers taken to hospital after allegedly being rammed by car
The two police officers are in a stable condition after both were allegedly rammed by a car in Tamworth while attempting to arrest a break-in suspect. ⌘ Read more
World's largest living coral reef exhibit closed indefinitely
Australia's Reef Authority had $80 million to repair and refurbish its showpiece aquarium in Townsville, but scrapped the project for a grander design it knew it could not pay for. ⌘ Read more
Tassie devil squad off to the US to show Americans they are not just 'a cartoon character'
Tequila, Tabasco, Mouse and Mozza and four other Tasmanian devils will soon board a long haul flight to the US, where they'll settle into four zoos as part of Tasmania's ambassador program. ⌘ Read more
'The tip of the iceberg': How a pro-Russian influence campaign targeted the ABC and Australia
A pro-Russian campaign is targeting Australian news outlets including the ABC, according to international researchers. ⌘ Read more
Rental crisis sees regional businesses providing homes and hotels for workers
Businesses in regional Western Australia are calling for increased housing availability as employers and community groups look to build accommodation to attract staff. ⌘ Read more
WA football great and former West Coast Eagles coach John Todd dies aged 86
John Todd, one of the most influential figures in WA football history, dies at the age of 86. ⌘ Read more
A 45-hour meditation, coconut water and silence: How India's PM spent the final days of the election
India's election has been a Herculean exercise involving 15 million polling officials and security personnel, 1 million polling stations, more than 8,000 candidates and 744 political parties. Here's what to expect next. ⌘ Read more
Murder charge laid after young surfer found stabbed in beachside car park
Kye Schaefer, 21, died early last month in Coffs Harbour. A 36-year-old man has been charged with murder and is expected to face court this week. ⌘ Read more
Foreign citizens with permanent residency to be allowed to join the Australian Defence Force
Foreign citizens living permanently in Australia will soon be able to serve in Australia's armed forces, as part of an effort to boost sluggish recruitment. ⌘ Read more
"He's a bit crook": Dustin Martin rested ahead of milestone match at MCG
Dustin Martin will miss Thursday night's clash against the Crows, but the injury-hit Tigers could welcome back a powerful midfield duo. ⌘ Read more
Third Victorian poultry farm declares bird flu outbreak
Farm Pride Foods announces the viral strain detected at its Lethbridge aviary site is "the same strain found on an egg farm at Meredith" around 10 days ago. ⌘ Read more
Why a disappointing debut and faltering form hold no fears for the Blues ahead of Origin
There's no need for concern over Nicho Hynes's Origin history and lead-in form as he prepares to don the No.7 for the first time, according to NSW's coach. ⌘ Read more
US politician's son goes viral for making funny faces at camera as dad delivers speech
A mischievous six-year-old has gone viral for upstaging his congressman dad in the US House of Representatives. ⌘ Read more
'It's ridiculous': Quadriplegic teen stuck on flight because Virgin's own wheelchairs 'don't fit' plane aisle
A quadriplegic teenager was unable to disembark a Virgin flight safely after the airline's own wheelchairs would not fit down the aisle of the plane, his mum says. ⌘ Read more
Hundreds of new SA homes get big budget boost — but hundreds of public tenants to make way
Two housing projects to create more than 1,900 homes across Adelaide's south and west will receive more than $500 million in funding in the upcoming state budget — but hundreds of public housing residents will be forced to move when properties are demolished. ⌘ Read more
Outback shire in crisis over sacked CEO as residents demand end to 'childish' infighting
Residents of one of Western Australia's most disadvantaged towns say community interests have been sidelined amid infighting. ⌘ Read more
DNA of 'unknown' person found under murdered woman's fingernails, court hears
A forensic scientist says the DNA of two people — Toyah Cordingley and an unknown person — was found on the young woman's fingernail clippings. ⌘ Read more
Brexiter Nigel Farage returns to politics as Reform UK leader, challenges Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
Pro-Brexit campaigner and politician Nigel Farage steps back into front-line politics, announcing he will lead the right-wing Reform Party as a candidate in the upcoming British general election. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous woman allegedly killed by ex-partner was a 'highly respected' future leader
The family of a First Nations woman allegedly murdered by her former partner in Darwin is grieving the loss of a future leader, a local Aboriginal corporation says. ⌘ Read more
Tilda Swinton at her most eccentric, First Nation folk horror and seven more must-sees at Sydney Film Festival
With 200-plus films, Sydney Film Festival's line-up can be overwhelming. Our film critics offer nine must-sees. ⌘ Read more
Shark net traps whale on the Sunshine Coast
The whale, which is now free, is the first to become entrapped in the controversial shark nets this season as whales migrate north. ⌘ Read more
'If you're trying to link me, good luck': Shorten denies any involvement in speechwriter's $300k payday
Frontbencher Bill Shorten says he has nothing to do with negotiating the contracts of departmental speechwriters, denying any link to an employee's $600,000 contract to provide speeches across his portfolios. ⌘ Read more
With his French super fan by his side, Alex de Minaur is winning hearts and minds in Paris
The unlikely bond between Australia's rising tennis star and a French kid in the crowd made global headlines — and Alex de Minaur wants his young mascot courtside for the rest of his run. ⌘ Read more
Battlers versus billion-dollar multinationals. Welcome to the fight for water in the Perth hills
For decades multinational companies like Coca-Cola have been taking water out of the ground for free and bottling it up to sell. A small Perth community is a microcosm of the debate about whether that should continue. ⌘ Read more
Once 'the farmer's friend', ABC Radio Perth celebrates 100 years of connecting listeners across the state
The state's first AM radio station was founded by what's now known as Wesfarmers to help ease isolation in the bush. A century later, it's still bringing the community together. ⌘ Read more
Celeste and her ex drew 300-plus portraits of each other. Now, she processes the break-up on TV
Artist Celeste Mountjoy, aka Filthyratbag, processes her break-up through the power of art on the premiere episode of ABC TV's new arts show, The Art Of... ⌘ Read more
Live: ADF wants US, UK citizens to serve in bid to tackle workforce crisis
Citizens of the "five eyes" intelligence alliance nations will be able to sign up to serve in the Australian Defence Force, with recruitment first being opened to New Zealanders from July. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Coldest temperatures in Queensland since last winter
Queensland's south-east has shivered through its coldest temperatures this year, including some areas that dropped below zero overnight. ⌘ Read more
Israel says hostages who appeared in Hamas video are now dead
Four more hostages kidnapped on October 7 are declared dead by the Israeli military — including three men seen in a Hamas video begging to be released. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to open lower as oil and iron ore prices slump
The Australian share market is likely to start its day lower after heavy falls in oil and iron ore prices and a mixed performance on Wall Street. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
As the president's son goes on trial, Biden family drama is likely to be aired in court
Just days after a New York jury convicted Donald Trump in his criminal trial, Joe Biden's son is going on trial in a court in Delaware. Here's the case against him, explained. ⌘ Read more
Is your partner bad at chores? It could be weaponised incompetence
Weaponised incompetence in relationships can keep women "locked into" traditional roles, experts say. ⌘ Read more
India's Modi eyes historic win in world's biggest election
If exit polls are correct, the strongman leader of the world's most populous country is on track for a record-equalling third consecutive term. ⌘ Read more
Could you afford to live in a town where Tim Tams cost $11.70?**
The cost of living has increased more sharply in regional areas than in the cities, with some outback residents paying double for essential goods like food and fuel. Now the federal government is coming up with a plan to try to level the playing field, but will it work? ⌘ Read more
Ron could be a modern-day Gilligan living on his isolated island. But he has no desire to be rescued
Ron Taylor lives most of the year wandering around his island home in solitude, living an off-grid lifestyle away from the pressures of the rat race. It's a "great lifestyle". ⌘ Read more
Designer pets are all the rage, but they carry a 'sinister legacy'
Australia has one of the highest pet ownership rates in the world. But are we being the best pet parents possible? Or do we need to rethink how we breed, buy and care for our animals? ⌘ Read more
Super Netball round-up — Wallace-Joseph dropped, Diamonds selection imminent, and the Lightning have super shot regrets
The Swifts make a huge call to replace three-time club MVP Sam Wallace-Joseph with a 19-year-old shooter, the Aussie Diamonds squad announcement is close, and Lightning fail to execute the super shot against Fever. ⌘ Read more
'Disgraceful': Outrage after footage emerges of fishing gill-nets allegedly used in banned waters
Commercial barramundi fishing vessels are being accused of killing sea life in huge nets off Arnhem Land, in the remote Northern Territory, in waters where commercial fishing is banned. ⌘ Read more
Concerns oil and gas rig removal from Bass Strait could pollute vulnerable Ramsar wetland
The company behind one of Australia's largest sources of oil and gas is planning the removal of about half of its platforms, but environmental groups are concerned it will create a toxic dump in Corner Inlet's wetland. ⌘ Read more
Long-standing alcohol bans in remote NT communities could soon be overturned
The NT government has outlined its road map for Territorians to "learn to live with alcohol", meaning long-standing bans could soon be overturned. ⌘ Read more
This farming town has found a way to reduce depression and improve wellbeing in the bush
When farmer Melissa Smyth's not out on her property on the South Australian-Victorian border, or working as a volunteer ambulance officer, she can be found painting or creating mosaics in her shed. ⌘ Read more
'I feel like I've failed': How the rental crisis warps your sense of the future
The rental crisis not only brings you down, but research suggests it can affect your very sense of self and decisions you make. ⌘ Read more
Millions of Australians facing financial difficulty, according to ASIC survey
An ASIC survey has found rising levels of financial hardship among Australians, who say they'd rather sell off assets before they ask their lenders for assistance. ⌘ Read more
This regional theatre company is changing the way people see disability, and taking over the world
Back to Back Theatre has become one of Australia’s leading performing arts exports, all by making work that defies expectations. ⌘ Read more
Chloe's 'proving all the doctors wrong' after suffering multiple strokes in her infancy
At just two years old, Chloe suffered two types of stroke — now she's learning to walk on her own. ⌘ Read more
'It's everything': Lydia Williams leaves the Matildas as one of its greatest legacies
As the Matildas' longest-serving goalkeeper and proud Noongar woman, Lydia Williams has ushered through a new era of Australian sport, both on and off the field. ⌘ Read more
More than half of young Australian's are putting off having children. What does that mean for future growth
Recent research shows more than half of 18 to 34-year-olds are delaying starting a family, blaming the current cost of living effects. ⌘ Read more
Julian Assange's lawyer says Donald Trump could give US President Joe Biden political cover to drop extradition case
Donald Trump's apparent support for Julian Assange gives Joe Biden the ability to drop the extradition case against the WikiLeaks founder without "political blowback", Mr Assange's lawyer has told Q+A. ⌘ Read more
Here's how a gas leak can cause a whole house to explode
An investigation into the house explosion in Sydney's west on Saturday is looking at whether a gas leak was to blame, as an expert says leaks can be difficult to detect but can cause major damage. ⌘ Read more
I had assumed offenders left prison reformed and ready to work. Now I know why jailing is failing
This year, I have spent several months with about a dozen former prisoners at a halfway house in Sydney called Rainbow Lodge. It was a sobering experience, and I'm now thoroughly disabused of my naivety. ⌘ Read more
The dashed dream of communism
On the night of the Tiananmen Square massacre, Wang Lan was giving birth about 10 kilometres away while her propaganda artist husband Shen Jiawei was in Sydney. Thirty-five years later, the couple reveal how the brutal crackdown has impacted the rest of their lives. ⌘ Read more
'They will use you and throw you in the dirt': Legal groups report surge in wage theft complaints
From higher education to fast food, Legal Aid says wage theft is "everywhere" in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Fair Work's wage rise may keep the economy on its 'narrow path' but leaves many households teetering on the edge
The Fair Work Commission has been careful not to trigger another interest rate rise with its latest minimum and award wage increase, but a pay rise barely keeping up with inflation does little to ease the pressure on household budgets either. ⌘ Read more
Japanese car manufacturers including Toyota admit manipulating safety testing data
Toyota — the world's biggest car manufacturer by volume — has admitted incorrect testing airbag inflation and crash damage, with probes also underway into fuel efficiency and emissions data. ⌘ Read more
Former Pakistani prime minister Imran Khan's state secrets conviction overturned
Khan, 71, had been sentenced to 10 years in prison by a lower court on charges of making public a classified cable sent to Islamabad by Pakistan's ambassador in Washington in 2022. ⌘ Read more
Live: Matildas face China in second friendly in Sydney
After their late 1-1 draw against China last week, the Matildas are hoping for a more convincing performance against the Asian Cup champions tonight in Sydney. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Queensland 'sinkhole' sinks barge landing popular with 4WD, campers heading to K'gari
A "near-shore landslide", often known as a sinkhole, is consuming the end of Inskip Point, sinking part of a popular barge landing. ⌘ Read more
Claude the koala busted again for evading security to eat shoots and leaves
Claude the leaf thief is back for more and it seems there is no stopping this brazen koala — now stealing his booty in broad daylight and bringing his mates to munch. ⌘ Read more
Bus driver charged over death of woman in Brisbane's CBD
A 70-year-old driver has been charged after a bus allegedly mounted the curb and struck Tia Cameron in Brisbane's CBD in March. ⌘ Read more
What are the symptoms of MND and is there a sporting link?**
Rob Burrow, a former England rugby league star, died at the weekend following an MND diagnosis in 2019. What are the most common symptoms of the disease? ⌘ Read more