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'A morale booster': Fiji’s 75-year-old PM wins international athletics medal for shot-put
Fiji Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, aged 75, wins a bronze medal in the shot-put at the Oceania Athletics Championships on Wednesday. ⌘ Read more
Person with bird flu dies in Mexico, WHO confirms
A person with prior health complications who contracted a subtype of bird flu has died in Mexico City, says the World Health Organisation. ⌘ Read more
Live: Australia begins campaign for world cup against minnows Oman
Australia begins its T20 World Cup campaign against Asian qualifiers Oman in Barbados. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Wasn't quite sitting right': Scientist shocked by sight of shark vomiting up echidna
Nicholas Lubitz witnessed the remarkable emetic incident during a three-year project that saw hundreds of marine creatures tagged off the Queensland coast. ⌘ Read more
Greens leader Adam Bandt threatens legal action against attorney-general over Palestinian protest remarks
Greens leader Adam Bandt has threatened Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus with legal action over remarks he made that Mr Bandt says were defamatory. ⌘ Read more
Brendan collected dog-food tins for four years to create his junk festival masterpiece
It took Michelangelo four years to paint the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel — the same length of time for Brendan Penzer to collect enough cans to create his own masterpiece. ⌘ Read more
Teen becomes youngest player since Hingis to make a Grand Slam semi after French Open stunner
Russian teen Mirra Andreeva delivers a shock victory at the French Open with women's final set to include underdog story. ⌘ Read more
Hector the dog trying to squeeze through a tiny cat flap wins funniest pet photo of the year
A cat stuck in a hole, a dog who looks like his owner, and a Tarzan flying cat are among the winners of the 2024 Comedy Pet Photo Awards. ⌘ Read more
Five years ago these farmers' salty wells were useless. Now they are a source of pure water when it is needed most
Wheatbelt farmers like Kristin Lefroy are sitting on a secure water supply despite having endured a bone-dry summer and autumn. They say adopting desalination has been the key. ⌘ Read more
Victoria grants first gas extraction licence in ten years in the state's south-west
The Victorian government has approved an application for a project to extract gas offshore near Port Campbell, on the Great Ocean Road. It's the first application to be made since 2014. ⌘ Read more
Beloved Aus artists Cressida Campbell and Margaret Preston were shaped by an ancient Japanese artform
The bold prints and scenes of ukiyo-e, the art form which rose to prominence in 17th and 18th century Japan, have left an indelible mark on Australian art. ⌘ Read more
'Incredibly dangerous': Police investigating laser targeting of RFDS aircraft
WA Police are calling for information after a green "high-powered" laser light was pointed at a Royal Flying Doctor Service plane landing in Broome. ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden's exes give evidence as president's son's trial probes his personal life
Hunter Biden's ex-wife and a former girlfriend testify about finding his crack pipes, and jurors are shown photos of him bare-chested in a bubble bath and told about his visit to a strip club. ⌘ Read more
Minister plans to intervene on defunct golf course development to encourage affordable housing
Queensland's Planning Minister says she will intervene in a controversial development as part of plans to build a million homes in the next 20 years. ⌘ Read more
Is your life's trajectory set before you're even born? A 34-year study into the effects of inequality has lessons for tomorrow
A long-term study of the lives of 167 babies can tell us a lot about how family bonds, wealth, education and changes to our social safety net can impact a person's life. ⌘ Read more
Would Labor's proposed migration bill allow 'Trump-style' travel bans?**
Greens senator David Shoebridge says Labor's proposed migration legislation would allow the government to impose a "Trump-style travel ban". RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look. ⌘ Read more
Chevron's plan to leave five oil platforms off WA coast slammed by unions, green groups
An energy giant has won approval to leave decommissioned platforms off the Pilbara coast, with another three to be turned into artificial reefs. ⌘ Read more
How this colonial cottage was saved from ruin
When Kirsty and Mark decided to rescue and restore this 170-year-old cottage, they knew there'd be some unexpected challenges. But first they had to reclaim it from the blackberries and weeds "holding it together". ⌘ Read more
We offered our kids $5,000 to stay off social media. Here's how it's going
Perth mum Rhiannon shares why she and her husband opted to offer a financial incentive to their three kids to encourage them to stay off social media until they've finished school. ⌘ Read more
Boeing launches NASA astronauts to space aboard its Starliner capsule after years of delays
A pair of NASA test pilots blasted off aboard Boeing's Starliner capsule for the International Space Station, belatedly joining SpaceX as a second taxi service for the US space agency. ⌘ Read more
WA's domestic violence scourge in numbers: Women murdered in the west at double the rate of NSW
Nine WA women have been killed in violent acts this year, with three of those deaths occurring in the past fortnight. What is behind WA's alarmingly high rate of gendered violence? ⌘ Read more
Live: Australian shares to follow Wall Street gains, Nvidia joins $3 trillion club
Australian shares are set to rise as Wall Street rose overnight and the Bank of Canada's decision to cut rates by 25 basis points for the first time since March 2020 increases hopes for the European Central Bank to follow. ⌘ Read more
Back from the brink, hairy-nosed wombats settle into ready-made new home
The success of conserving and breeding one of the world's most endangered animals, the northern hairy-nosed wombat, has seen the species move to a third location for the first time in decades. ⌘ Read more
The Blues suffered a fatal wound after eight minutes of Origin I but took plenty of time to die
Recovering from Joseph Sua'ali'i's early send-off was always going to be an impossible mission for New South Wales, and while the Blues fought to the end, the greater fallout of the tackle that rocked Origin may be yet to come. ⌘ Read more
It's not an option for everybody, but more and more people are giving birth to their babies at home
Thea and Kaitlyn are among a growing number of people in the Northern Territory casting aside traditional hospital births and staying home instead, as part of the country's longest-running publicly funded homebirth program. ⌘ Read more
Fruit growers urge shoppers to buy local after major processor SPC cuts canned fruit production
One of Australia’s largest food processors says it has reacted to shoppers buying cheaper imported food amid the cost-of-living crisis. ⌘ Read more
NSW deluge triggers flood watch from Sydney to South Coast and delays snow season
Up to 250 millimetres of rain could soak parts of south-east NSW during the next 24 hours as another major rain event unfolds across the state. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide rail extensions to be investigated with new funding in South Australia's budget
Future extensions and upgrades to Adelaide's rail network will be investigated under funding allocated in South Australia's budget, while more beds have been pledged for two of the city's hospitals. ⌘ Read more
Teens missing school to play video games as 'the high' becomes harder to resist
Researchers believe about 100,000 Australian teenagers are clinically addicted to video games, amid concern game companies are using tactics that make it harder for people to play in moderation. ⌘ Read more
Strict COVID rules apply in Antarctica. The operator of Australia's icebreaker failed to meet them
Newly released documents show the Australian Antarctic Division issued a stern rebuke to Serco, the private operator of the RSV Nuyina, for failing to comply with strict COVID vaccination rules on a voyage to Antarctica, where an infection could have severe consequences. ⌘ Read more
Has Queensland LNP leader's small-target election strategy become a big distraction?**
Days out from the Queensland government's state budget, the opposition leader has pledged to honour funding commitments if he wins office. ⌘ Read more
Naomi's tragic stillbirth story was among 4,000 submissions to birth trauma inquiry. She says its report is 'heartbreaking'
Naomi Bowden's tear-stained face brought a state inquiry into birth trauma to global attention, but she and other women say the inquiry's final report does not go far enough. ⌘ Read more
As the US and UK face 'migration elections' will Australia be next?**
Immigration is a hot issue in the UK and US election campaigns as arrivals surge and voters facing cost-of-living pressure. But reducing migrant numbers has economic consequences too. ⌘ Read more
Ethically swanogamous: What we can learn about relationships from Melbourne's black swans
A nearly two-decade study of birds living in Melbourne's Albert Park has revealed surprising relationship patterns between black swans. ⌘ Read more
Cranbrook faces losing federal funding for not being 'more cooperative' after abuse and toxic culture claims
The elite Sydney private school missed two deadlines for answering questions from a parliamentary committee, following an ABC investigation into allegations of a toxic culture, workplace bullying, abuse. ⌘ Read more
How will people with disability be involved in designing changes to the NDIS?**
The federal government is committing to work further with the disability community to design changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. ⌘ Read more
Jane's annual cruise was cancelled this week, ending an era for her and the iconic P&O brand
Jane Newson saves for a P&O cruise every year and says it's her chance to see the world when other options are too expensive. The cruise company's surprise exit from Australia after 90 years is the end of an era for her and the national icon. ⌘ Read more
Here are 171 times police failed to properly investigate domestic violence
Two children gunned down by their father. A woman seriously assaulted after officers ignore her request for a protection order. Another with fractured ribs told police won't investigate. When police fail to follow operating procedures, the consequences can be deadly. ⌘ Read more
Live: De Minaur faces off against Zverev for place in the French Open semi-finals
Alex de Minaur is out to break a 27-year drought as the Australian takes on German Alexander Zverev in the French Open quarter-final at Roland Garros. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
King Charles heads D-Day's 80th anniversary commemorations before first international trip since cancer diagnosis
The 75-year-old monarch, who recently resumed public engagements, is expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US president Joe Biden in France for the WWII anniversary. ⌘ Read more
Five quick hits — Sua'ali'i given his marching orders on Origin debut as Hunt stands tall for Maroons
The Maroons claim bragging rights after defeating the Blues 38-10 in the State of Origin opener, but their win did not come without a spot of controversy. Here's five quick hits from State of Origin I in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
Amanda Knox re-convicted in Italian slander case after prior exoneration for 2007 murder of roommate
The Italian court found Knox wrongly accused an innocent man, the Congolese owner of the bar where she worked part time, of the 2007 killing. ⌘ Read more
Paris Hilton, CNN among high-profile TikTok accounts targeted in cyber attack
The social media company said the attack took place through the platform's direct-messaging feature, without sharing further information about the nature of the hack. ⌘ Read more
Cash crisis gets messy, with fresh ACCC scrutiny of troubled Armaguard
Armaguard is facing a new investigation by the competition watchdog, as it comes under intense scrutiny over its troubled monopoly on cash transportation around the country. ⌘ Read more
Live: New-look Blues and Maroons kick off 2024 men's State of Origin series in Sydney
A new captain, new coach and six players set to take the field for the first time in tonight's opening men's State of Origin clash between New South Wales and Queensland at Sydney's Olympic stadium. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
There are 23 butchers in Tom's family — he hopes to do them proud at the 'Meat Olympics'
It might not be your idea of a glamorous job, but these butchers love it so much they're representing their country. ⌘ Read more
Plastic surgeon offers $100,000 bounty for man who defaced and urinated on Japanese war shrine
A Japanese celebrity plastic surgeon puts a bounty on the head of a Chinese vlogger who sparked outrage by urinating and spray-painting "toilet" at Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine. ⌘ Read more
'I will not be lectured to about peace and non-violence': Bipartisan condemnation of Greens' involvement in Pro-Palestinian protests
The government and the opposition have joined together in parliament to condemn Greens members' involvement in pro-Palestinian protests, accusing the party of inflaming tensions over social cohesion. ⌘ Read more
We're going to pay more for OJ in the near future, and we might need grape growers to juice things up
Citrus Australia estimates international orange concentrate imports halved this year as the result of a huge global shortage, and it might see mandarin and even disgruntled grape growers step up. ⌘ Read more
American uranium giant to fund rare earth mine in Victoria
The tiny western Victorian town of Minyip could soon host one of the world's largest rare earth mines after a multi-million dollar funding injection from a US uranium giant. ⌘ Read more
Charlise Mutten's accused killer changed story at every stage to 'cover his guilt', court told
The NSW Supreme Court jury in Justin Stein's trial is hearing a summing up of the case before they are expected to begin deliberating on their verdict on Thursday. ⌘ Read more
ABC News staff survey reveals one in four respondents experienced workplace bullying, one in 10 were sexually harrassed
A staff survey at ABC News has found bullying is a "pervasive" issue in the workplace, especially for women, who also experience higher rates of sexual harassment at work. ⌘ Read more
Man claims self-defence in murder trial with 'paranoia psychosis' attributed to Synamin Bell's death
The lawyer for a South Australian man accused of killing partner Synamin Bell in 2022 says it was done in self-defence, with a witness saying they had taken drugs before she was repeatedly struck in the head with a metal weapon. ⌘ Read more
Man cross-examines own psycholgist during family violence trial
A Tasmanian man representing himself in court over allegations of domestic violence against his then-wife has cross-examined his own psychologist, who first alerted police to the incident. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal children face 'institutionally racist' SA child protection system, report finds
South Australia's Commissioner for Aboriginal Children and Young People says First Nations children's rights are being "trampled on" by what she describes as a "institutionally racist" child protection system. ⌘ Read more
Engineer accused of plotting terror attack on Adelaide Hills substation found not guilty
Artem Vasilyev, a former Department of Defence employee and electronics engineer, has been found not guilty of planning a terrorist attack on an Adelaide Hills electrical substation. ⌘ Read more
Australian Swimming Olympic Trials preview
The Paris 2024 Olympic Games are barely a month and a half away — and that means athletes across the world are honing their preparations for the upcoming spectacle. ⌘ Read more
Paris Olympic opening ceremony to feature barges upon a locked-down River Siene amid security concerns
Security for the Paris Olympics opening ceremony will be so tight that even Australian embassy staff will need special passes to enter and leave their compound. ⌘ Read more
'I don't enjoy living': Christina Applegate opens up about depression from Multiple Sclerosis
Actor Christina Applegate has opened up on a podcast about feeling down as a result of what she has to deal with day-to-day as someone living with Multiple Sclerosis. ⌘ Read more
Woman accused of murdering parents with her own prescription insulin pleads not guilty
Raelene Polymiadis, 63, is accused of murdering her elderly parents, Brenda and Lynton Anderson. Police allege she gave her mother insulin twice while she was in hospital in 2022, and once to her father while he was living independently at his Hackham home in early 2023. ⌘ Read more
Cummins the Unicorn: Australia's Test captain signs shock deal with San Francisco T20 side
Australia's Test skipper Pat Cummins gives cricket in the United States a huge boost after signing a shock four-year deal with the San Francisco Unicorns. ⌘ Read more
'A sign your humanity is intact': What to do with the feelings distressing Israel-Gaza coverage ignites
While striking a balance between moderating our exposure and staying informed about the world around us is important, experts say learning to sit with discomfort can lead to growth and resilience. ⌘ Read more
NT DPP announces 'insufficient evidence' to lay charges over disappearance of Paddy Moriarty
The NT DPP says it will not lay charges in relation to the 2017 disappearance of Paddy Moriarty, more than two years after a coronial inquest found he was likely killed "due to the ongoing feud he had with his nearest neighbours". ⌘ Read more
Police charge man over alleged theft of fundraising money donated to family of Hannah McGuire
Hannah McGuire was found dead near Ballarat in April, with more than $60,000 raised on GoFundMe in the days following. ⌘ Read more
'Really looks like your car': Murder-accused changed look of vehicle after 60 Minutes episode
Greg Lynn changed the appearance of the four-wheel-drive used to transport the bodies of two dead campers, after his wife remarked that a vehicle in a television news story "really looks like your car". ⌘ Read more
Norwegian farmer discovers rust-covered Viking sword on property
Only around 170 swords have been uncovered in Europe and this could be the first of its kind found in the Rogaland region. ⌘ Read more
Hacked health company goes into administration
The health company at the centre of a recent cyber attack has gone into administration, just weeks after it asked the federal government for a bailout. ⌘ Read more
TV personality Kamahl to apply to have intimidation charge dismissed on mental health grounds
Hey Hey It's Saturday star Kamahl is accused of intimidating a woman over a loan the TV personality's lawyer says he gave her. ⌘ Read more
How a school in the Hunter is changing the way students learn
With school refusals on the rise, one school in the Hunter region is giving kids a chance to learn on their own terms. ⌘ Read more
Biosecurity foot mats removed from airports as Indonesia's foot and mouth disease outbreak 'stabilises'
Livestock groups say they're "disappointed and concerned" to hear news the government has removed biosecurity foot mats from airports and cruise terminals after installing them in 2022 after animal disease outbreaks in Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Baby girl found in east London, related to two other abandoned babies
The baby girl named Elsa, was found in a shopping bag in January. A search is underway to locate the mother and provide support to her. ⌘ Read more
As Australia prepares to play its first match, here's everything you need to know about the T20 World Cup
Australia starts its T20 Cricket World Cup campaign against Oman in Barbados on Thursday morning. Here's what you need to know about their chances. ⌘ Read more
'I want as much jail time as you can give': Hobart man pleads guilty to bail breach, not guilty to threatening to kill
A man officially categorised as a "high-risk offender" pleads not guilty to threatening to kill two women in Tasmania, but pleads guilty to separate charges of breaching bail conditions. ⌘ Read more
Ten Bunbury properties confirmed destroyed by freak storm
The City of Bunbury has confirmed two homes and eight businesses have been destroyed by a storm that struck the city on Sunday morning. ⌘ Read more
'It's heartbreaking': Traditional owners angry after gas company moves stone tools during exploration
Traditional owners have been left dismayed after Beetaloo gas company Empire Energy failed to report ancient Indigenous stone tools found on an exploration site, as required by heritage regulations. ⌘ Read more
Woman in critical condition, man 'known to her' charged after Gooseberry Hill stabbing
WA's domestic violence prevention minister says a scourge of violence against women in WA has been tragic and devastating, as another woman is seriously injured allegedly by a man known to her. ⌘ Read more
Voluntary assisted dying laws pass in the ACT, bringing it into line with all Australian states
The ACT has become the seventh of eight jurisdictions in the country to legalise voluntary assisted dying as the bill passed the Legislative Assembly today. ⌘ Read more
Another dry summer forces fresh tourism approach for region reliant on wildflowers
A peak tourism body in WA's Wheatbelt says communities can no longer afford to rely on wildflowers as their primary tourist attraction. ⌘ Read more
'So much love': German medicos reflect on 12-month contract that turned into 17 years in the outback
When intrepid medical couple Ulrich and Sabine Orda arrived in Mount Isa with four young kids in the mid-2000s, they did not expect their short-term adventure would turn into a love affair with the Queensland outback spanning almost two decades. ⌘ Read more
eSafety drops case against Elon Musk's X over church stabbing videos
The eSafety commissioner will abandon its legal case against Elon Musk's X to have graphic footage of a terrorist stabbing removed from the social media platform. ⌘ Read more
Australia's economy grew by 0.1pc in March quarter in very weak start to 2024
Australia's economy grew by just 0.1 per cent in the March quarter and 1.1 per cent for the year. ⌘ Read more
Steam car that once carried world-famous inventors fires up in Queensland backyard
Once driven by General Electric masterminds, a historic vehicle has been restarted by a Wide Bay collector more than a century later. ⌘ Read more
Balancing risk: Can the Matildas' Olympic squad gambles pay off in gold?**
Tony Gustavsson's 18-player squad for the Paris Olympics looked predictable on paper, but there are risks all over the field. Can the Matildas balance them to win their first medal? ⌘ Read more
LNP will honour Labor's budget promises if elected, Queensland opposition leader says
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli today reaffirmed his party would support everything in Labor's budget, due to be handed down next Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
Users of buy now, pay later services to undergo credit checks under proposed new law
Buy now, pay later providers such as Afterpay and Zip may soon have to hold credit licences and ensure their customers can afford their services under new regulations introduced by the federal government. ⌘ Read more
'Fewer eggs on shelves' as bird flu culls affect production, poultry industry says
Shoppers may see fewer eggs on shelves as three farms at the centre of bird flu outbreaks in Victoria are placed in quarantine. ⌘ Read more
Ishana Night Shyamalan follows in her father's footsteps with The Watchers
Ishana Shayamalan grew up on the sets of her father's films, now she's stepping out on her own with dark, fairytale thriller The Watchers. ⌘ Read more
'There's not really a limit for Alex': Tennis great says de Minaur is primed to claim grand slam glory
As he prepares for the biggest game of his career, Alex de Minaur is offered the ultimate compliment from tennis legend Mats Wilander. ⌘ Read more
Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson fails to front council meeting for no-confidence motion
Embattled Mayor Troy Thompson has failed to show at the Townsville City Council meeting where councillors voted in favour of a motion of no confidence. ⌘ Read more
Work smarter, not harder: Study finds magpies who are bullied are more likely to be smarter than their bullies
The research tested the intelligence of the animals, and found birds who were frequently picked on had become smarter to avoid their bullies. ⌘ Read more
Hey Hey star John Blackman dies at the age of 76
Radio and television star John Blackman has died at the age of 76. He was well known for his voiceover work on Channel Nine's Hey Hey It's Saturday program. ⌘ Read more
'Art is like therapy': Outback designers channel grief into healing through fashion
An Indigenous fashion event celebrating designers from the Kimberley has helped grieving mothers Joycelyn and Amber McCarthy mentally and physically. ⌘ Read more
'Do things that are important to them': How to reconnect with your distant teen
Many children distance themselves from their parents as they grow up, but there are ways to reconnect with your tween/teen. ⌘ Read more
Neil Finn doesn't make bad albums. Does the new Crowded House record keep his streak running?**
From brand new Crowded House to Cosmo's Midnight's long-awaited third record, these are some of the best albums released recently. ⌘ Read more
Abuse splintered Maggie's mind into multiple personalities but she's learned to 'co-exist' with her alters
It took years for Maggie Walters to be diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder. For many like her, the journey is marked by financial hardship and stigma, but Maggie hopes her story shows happiness is possible. ⌘ Read more
As the Maroons look to claim Origin opener, coach Slater's legacy is growing
Maroons coach Billy Slater says there is no complacency creeping in as Queensland looks to claim its third series in a row. ⌘ Read more
Live: Tougher buy now, pay later rules to be introduced
New users of credit services such as Afterpay, Klarna and Zip will have to undergo credit checks and prove their income under rules being introduced to parliament today. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate drowning of toddler in dam near Geelong
A toddler has been found dead in a dam at Lara, near Geelong. A search was conducted after the child was reported missing yesterday afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Union says 'major' fatalities a possibility on WA mine railways due to poor safety culture
The Mining and Energy Union says the fact that there have been no serious injuries or deaths in the last 12 months — despite four derailments in the Pilbara in that time — can be put down to "more good luck than good management". ⌘ Read more
Hunter Biden's audiobook becomes evidence, and other takeaways from the president's son's criminal trial
A jury in the US state of Delaware has begun hearing evidence in the criminal trial of Hunter Biden — and a lot of the early evidence has taken the form of his own words, as prosecutors have used his memoir against him. ⌘ Read more