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South Africa captain saves the day with final over catch on the boundary to damage Bangladesh's World Cup hopes
Needing six off the final two balls to win, Bangladesh miss out on a famous victory by inches as South Africa keeps its T20 World Cup hopes alive. ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street lifts but ASX tipped to open lower
Wall Street indices have lifted, but the ASX is tipped to open down by the futures market. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
What is financial infidelity and why do people spend in secret?**
Financial infidelity can range from some "low-key sneaky spending" on clothing, through to racking up debt on a secret credit card, or gambling away savings. ⌘ Read more
Malawi's vice president and nine others missing after military plane fails to reach destination
The south-east African nation's vice president, who had corruption charges dropped against him last month, was on a short trip from the capital to a mountainous region in the country's north. ⌘ Read more
'They are very hungry children': Community centre expands services to provide food relief, but needs more funding
Western Australia's community centres once hosted gardening groups and elderly fitness classes, but they've quickly had to funnel resources into emergency food relief for kids. ⌘ Read more
Direction 99 lit the fuse, but Australia's problems deporting serious criminals have festered for years
As tensions simmer in Canberra over serious criminals keeping their Australian visas, figures show the tribunal that reviews those cases has been increasingly overturning cancellations for years in cases where someone's character is being questioned. ⌘ Read more
This man told his wife he was printing pornography. What he was doing was much more sinister
Robert Baudin printed around $2 million in fake US notes. When he (eventually) faced court, he took to the air and threatened to crash into Sydney Harbour. ⌘ Read more
'Game changing' federal funding is chance to finally start fixing homelessness in the NT, advocates say
Despite having the greatest need for funding in Australia, with a homelessness rate 12 times the national average, the NT has persistently not received enough Commonwealth money because of its small population. But in May, that changed. ⌘ Read more
End of 'go-to' harvest trail farm labour program a big loss, farmers say
Backpackers fear a rise in exploitation on Australian farms after the government axed a 26-year-old jobs program, which farmers fear will also increase costs and threaten harvests. ⌘ Read more
What is 'risky play' and what benefits does it have for kids?**
Studies suggest the absence of "risky play" in the modern world could be contributing to the teen mental health crisis. Here's what it's all about. ⌘ Read more
Cabaret performer tackles 'cruelty' of unhealthy body image with new show Skinny
Adelaide-born Michelle Pearson will perform her new show Skinny at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival with a powerful message about the dangers of unhealthy body image. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-Up: Broncos lose another second half as the Rabbitohs finally find theirs
The Panthers send a warning shot to rivals, Brisbane suffers another collapse and Souths find their mojo. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of round 14. ⌘ Read more
'People grieve in different ways': Emotions still raw a year after the Hunter Valley bus crash
Twelve months after the Hunter Valley bus crash claimed the lives of 10 people, affected communities and first responders are still coming to terms with the tragedy. ⌘ Read more
UN Security Council backs plan for Israel-Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has backed plans for an Israel-Gaza ceasefire. ⌘ Read more
What is the far right? How nationalist parties are on the rise in Europe
Radical-right political parties have made significant gains in the European Parliament elections, as nationalist and populist groups continue to gain dominance in national settings across EU capitals. ⌘ Read more
'This is completely absurd': Half-width streets are creating havoc for Sydney residents
Developers are building half-width streets in western Sydney due to current planning laws, as local councils and the state government blame each other over the issues the narrow roads are creating for residents. ⌘ Read more
With possum poo in her rental home, Natalie's goal to break the cycle of poverty is fraught with barriers
Living in a derelict rental is causing a lot of stress for Natalie as she eyes off a university degree. ⌘ Read more
'Do's and don'ts this tax time': Use the internet to watch Bridgerton on Netflix? ATO warns you can't claim that as a deduction
Australians are being warned this tax time not to double dip on working-from-home claims, make sure they have detailed records of expenses and not to lodge their tax returns too early. ⌘ Read more
Do elephants call each other by name, just like humans?**
Wild elephants may be able to communicate with other members of their group by using sounds akin to names, a new study suggests. ⌘ Read more
Katrina's family has owned a human skeleton for decades. Now she's invested in its future
Experts estimate there are hundreds of real human skeletons in Australian homes, with no clear pathway to hand them into authorities. One medical doctor is calling on universities to lead the solution. ⌘ Read more
Divided they fall: Why the A-League may need an urgent reunion with Football Australia
The A-League owners pushed for the split away from Football Australia, but they left the sport's governing body with the three biggest money-spinners: the Matildas, Socceroos and grassroots football. Now the professional league is at risk of collapse. ⌘ Read more
Information watchdog finds tenancy database breached renter's privacy by tracking their applications for seven years
The Australian Information Commissioner found TICA's controversial "virtual manager" service, which allows real estate agents to track tenants indefinitely, was subject to the same restrictions as the company's formal tenancy blacklist. ⌘ Read more
Are the Taliban using tourism to shed the tag of 'pariah state'?**
In a play for legitimacy in the eyes of the rest of the world, the Taliban is looking to reignite Afghanistan's tourism industry. Some Australians are taking up the invitation. ⌘ Read more
Would a nuclear power plant fit Australia's needs? These numbers cut through the debate
As the shift away from fossil fuels gathers pace, the Coalition has turned to an emissions-free technology with a long and contentious history — nuclear fission. These are the numbers you should keep in mind when thinking about its place in Australia’s energy transition. ⌘ Read more
Kim Yong Un's sister warns of 'new counteraction' as garbage balloons and loudspeaker broadcasts increase tension on Korean border
Kim Yo Jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader, has warned of a new response against South Korea if the South continues loudspeaker broadcasts and the scattering of leaflets amid growing tensions. ⌘ Read more
How the search for State of Origin saviours turns the NRL into an individual sport
With the entire NRL existing in State of Origin's shadow for the time being, Mitchell Moses had the most to gain from the King's Birthday weekend. But did he do enough to press his case for Game II? ⌘ Read more
Ariarne Titmus narrowly misses world record to send ominous warning to 400m rivals
Ariarne Titmus misses breaking her own world record by just 0.06 seconds but books her place for Paris 2024 at the Australian Olympic Swimming Trials. ⌘ Read more
Farmers rejoice after cold front breaks drought in WA's northern Wheatbelt
After battling through a dry 18 months, some grain farmers near Geraldton are celebrating more rain in three days than they recorded across the whole of last year. ⌘ Read more
Teenagers arrested after allegedly kicking elderly woman during retirement village home invasion
CCTV played to a children's court showed an 86-year-old woman allegedly being kicked after she confronted teenagers who were stealing her car. ⌘ Read more
'He will feel unassailable': Turnbull's warning on a second Trump White House
Malcolm Turnbull warns that a second Donald Trump White House would only be emboldened by the former president's legal troubles and that an Australian PM must stand their ground. ⌘ Read more
Two women dead after being swept off rocks in Sydney's south
Three women have been swept off the rocks at Kurnell in the Sutherland Shire, sparking a major emergency response. One woman managed to make it back to shore but the other two were pronounced dead after being pulled unconscious from the ocean. ⌘ Read more
Man 'beaten effectively to death' by murder accused, who claimed to have found the victim in bed with his girlfriend, court hears
Scott Pilton, 48, died of a brain bleed two days after he was attacked on Queensland's Lamb Island in May 2020. ⌘ Read more
'The water situation is dire': This city faces running out of water inside two years
In two years time this region of Australia could run out of drinking water but the solution is not in line with the wishes of one peak industry. ⌘ Read more
Former Liberal MP Jennifer Cashmore's 'trailblazing legacy' remembered
Former Liberal MP Jennifer Cashmore AM, the mother of South Australian Governor Frances Adamson, has been remembered for her "trailblazing legacy" following her death at 86. ⌘ Read more
Brandon Smith backed to straighten up after 'kick up the arse' with breach notice from Roosters
Getting a breach notice from the Sydney Roosters for missing the team's mid-season review could be the "kick up the arse" Brandon Smith needs, according to teammates. ⌘ Read more
New Zealand PM says China Premier Li Qiang will visit this week
It will be the first trip to the nation by a Chinese premier since Li Keqiang's visit in 2017. ⌘ Read more
A Melbourne statue has been beheaded and spray-painted red
Victoria Police is investigating after the King George statue in Melbourne was found beheaded and spray-painted red. ⌘ Read more
From dumplings to daiquiris: Check out the winners from this year's Food Photography Awards
A fisherman in Burma, a winery in France, and a wedding party in China are among the winning shots in this year's Food Photography Awards. ⌘ Read more
Rare Superman comic sells for $189,000 in UK auction to Australian buyer
The comic books are considered the third and fifth most important of the Golden Age of comics. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bulldogs and Eels collide in a vital King's Birthday clash at Stadium Australia
A win would be massive for both the Bulldogs and the Eels as they round out the weekend of rugby league with a King's Birthday showdown. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Brink of extinction': Little penguin population at crisis point, as community demands urgent action
Rockingham locals call for the state government to take action over the rapidly declining population of little penguins on Penguin Island, with just 114 birds remaining. ⌘ Read more
Humpback whale entangled in fishing rope off NSW coast as marine crews on standby for multiple rescues
Marine rescue authorities are searching waters near Port Macquarie for the whale, which is the fourth to have been entangled off the northern NSW coast this holiday weekend. ⌘ Read more
Schoolyard game gets serious as a 14-year-old wins Australian Marbles Championship
Defending champion Damian Farrell loses his crown to 14-year-old Queensland hot shot Santiago Villanuevo at the 2024 competition at Brunswick Heads, the first national titles to be held since 2019. ⌘ Read more
Man's death in Broken Hill housefire prompts smoke detector warning
Firefighters are reminding people to consider the consequences of not having working smoke alarms after the death of an elderly man in a Broken Hill home overnight. ⌘ Read more
Sydney council ordered to repay $36 million for park never built under 'brazen pork-barrelling' scheme
Hornsby Shire Council in Sydney will repay $36 million in state government grants after it failed to build a park the money was earmarked for. ⌘ Read more
Live: Big Freeze kicks off King's Birthday AFL festivities before Pies face Demons
The King's Birthday AFL clash between Collingwood and Melbourne kicks off at 3:20pm AEST, but first up at the MCG is the Big Freeze Slide, raising money to fight motor neurone disease. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Highway patrol intercepts nearly $2 million worth of illegal tobacco bound for Sydney and Melbourne
Police have seized more than 800kg of loose tobacco leaf and thousands of vapes and cigarettes being transported between Sydney and Melbourne on the Hume Highway in NSW. ⌘ Read more
Tasmanian MP speaks at 'sovereign citizen' event, but says
Tasmania's newest independent MP spoke at an event on the weekend that featured multiple 'sovereign citizens' — one of whom plans to create a parallel society — but says he had "no idea" who most of them were. ⌘ Read more
The role of a stunt performer can involve managing the ego of a big star
As a stunt coordinator on The Fall Guy starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, Keir Beck says a good stunt performer goes unnoticed, but plays a crucial role in an action flick. ⌘ Read more
They left the city to run a 170-year-old country pub. Then a car drove through the front bar
A Melbourne couple had just moved to the small border town of Apsley to take over the town's pub when a car crashed through their bar. After extensive repairs, the inn reopened for the long weekend. ⌘ Read more
No birthday party for this 100-year-old Wurlitzer pipe organ, as it struggles to find young love
In the loft above a church in Warragul, east of Melbourne, is a room that makes a magical sound, but the caretakers of this 100-year-old Wurlitzer pipe organ worry its spell may be lost in history as young people show little interest. ⌘ Read more
Australian overtakes cyclist who celebrated early to win the final stage of the Tour of Britain
Australian cyclist Ruby Roseman-Gannon wins the final stage of the Tour of Britain after an opponent celebrated early as they crossed the finish line. ⌘ Read more
Your Instagram and Facebook posts will soon train Meta's AI, whether you like it or not
If you're among the majority of Australians with Facebook or Instagram accounts, your social activity on those platforms is about to start training Meta's artificial intelligence (AI) tools – and if you live in Australia, you can't say no. ⌘ Read more
NT ICAC commissioner did not improperly offer money to suppress DV allegations, inspector finds
An investigation has found the NT's Independent Commissioner Against Corruption did not improperly offer money to his estranged wife to suppress domestic violence allegations. ⌘ Read more
Beau Robinson crowned winner of Finke Desert Race after six previous podium finishes
Beau Robinson has finally clinched his first ever victory at the Finke Desert Race, dedicating the win to his late father. ⌘ Read more
Woman flipped through the air after bull called Party Bus escapes through the crowd at US rodeo
A woman is flipped through the air by a charging bull after the animal escaped a rodeo ring during an event in the United States. ⌘ Read more
People in the bush are making the switch to EVs and it's saving them a fortune
Despite the large distances travelled, more country Australians are buying and driving electric vehicles. So what's it really like? ⌘ Read more
Basketball star Caitlin Clark tells coach Team USA 'woke a monster' after Olympics snub
US basketball sensation Caitlin Clark said her snub from the upcoming US Olympics team had given her "something to work for" as her Indiana Fevers coach says she was a "little disappointed" by the move. ⌘ Read more
'Exactly the guy we're looking for': How the search for Michael Mosley unfolded
The disappearance of Dr Michael Mosley caught the world's attention. The days-long search operation ended when a cameraman spotted "something black" on the rocks that had been searched "I don't know how many times." ⌘ Read more
For women fleeing family violence in this community, their postcode can determine the level of support
Billions of dollars of difference in funding between states is on show in a border community where a few kilometres can decide which level of support is available. ⌘ Read more
Australia will breach Paris Agreement regardless of who is in power, Coalition suggests
The Coalition's energy spokesman suggests if failing to cut emissions by 43 per cent before 2030 will fail Australia's promise under the Paris Agreement, then Australia will be in breach regardless of who is in power. ⌘ Read more
Thrifty ways to heat yourself — and your home — this winter
Whether your priority is to make life in your rental property less of Survivor-style experience, keep energy costs down, or just to be cosier, winter can be a season of challenge. ⌘ Read more
State government not 'fair dinkum' over handling of pumped hydro projects, LNP claims
But Queensland's opposition faces growing pressure to explain its own policies so voters can decide at October's state election. ⌘ Read more
Australia's swimming team is getting older each year — and the head coach believes that's great for our Olympic hopes
A group of high-profile veterans will look to make Australia's Olympic swimming team, as increased financial help makes it possible to stay in the sport longer. ⌘ Read more
Music for the screen stole the show in the Classic 100. Here's how Australia voted
From Bluey and Lord of the Rings to Jurassic Park and West Side Story, music for the screen dominated the ABC Classic 100 countdown, where we asked for your favourite pieces that make you feel good. ⌘ Read more
'Never too young' to talk about safety, murdered schoolboy's father says, after students approached
Bruce Morcombe is urging parents to talk to their children about personal safety after reports a stranger has approached several students in regional Victoria. ⌘ Read more
One of the hottest fields in Aussie swimming history will fight for an Olympics spot this week — here's what you need to know
Australia's swimmers face a do-or-die week in Brisbane to launch their Paris 2024 Olympic Games aspirations. Here's what you need to know. ⌘ Read more
Jeppy the 100-million-year-old fish finally returning home after a decade
The ancient specimen, which is the length of a ute tray, has travelled more than 1,500 kilometres across Queensland to its home in the outback. ⌘ Read more
In a highlight reel of stunning shots, two incredible moments sum up the brilliance of Carlos Alcaraz's French Open win
At just 21-years-old, Carlos Alcaraz claims his first French Open title and puts on a show of stunning shots to down German rival Alexander Zverev. ⌘ Read more
'That is the definition of a mediocre man': Women in media paid worse than men, record high dissatisfaction
Career dissatisfaction has reached a three-year high for women in media. But why? And how? ⌘ Read more
Egg limit introduced as bird flu continues to spread in Victoria
Coles is limiting purchases to two cartons of eggs per customer after Agriculture Victoria confirmed a fifth property was infected. ⌘ Read more
Fears hundreds of missing South Sea Islander bodies buried on hospital grounds
A prominent historian is reviving questions about the final resting place of up to 1,000 workers, fearing some remains could be located where a ward is set to be built at Mackay Base Hospital. ⌘ Read more
'Terrified' victims of ex-councillor say they have been kept in dark over alleged breach of bail
Former Waverley councillor and lawyer Sam Einfeld was ordered to stay at a treatment facility awaiting sentencing over the assault of Margot Priday. Police now say they can't confirm his whereabouts. ⌘ Read more
Elle had five open-heart surgeries by the age of 33. She's hoping a new 'mini-heart' may prevent more
Recovery from these surgeries can take six months, something the new technology hopes to alleviate with less invasive keyhole surgery. ⌘ Read more
Canberra nun, dentist and CEO receive King's Birthday Honours
A group of Canberrans including a protesting nun, a volunteering dentist and the CEO of a domestic violence service are among this year's recipients of King's Birthday Honours. ⌘ Read more
'I'm still waiting': Yothu Yindi leader reflects on campaign for Treaty at Barunga Festival
Yothu Yindi leader Witiyana Marika says he will "keep on dancing" for a treaty as thousands gather at weekend to celebrate Indigenous culture at Barunga Festival. ⌘ Read more
'Why are we still doing this?': Government launches nation-first anti-vaping campaign
The first national anti-vaping campaign won't revive graphic imagery of tar-filled lungs or people in their deathbeds, but raise a different fear. ⌘ Read more
When 10 people died in the Hunter Valley bus crash, it sparked a push to improve bus safety. A year on, this is what's changed
As the nation prepares to mark the first anniversary of the Hunter Valley bus crash, steps continue to be taken to improve bus safety and ensure a similar tragedy never happens again. ⌘ Read more
'I put on a bra and cried': Outback women experience 'life-changing' bra fitting for the first time
For country women, buying a new bra isn't as easy as popping down to the shops; many women have never been professionally fitted. But a trailer full of bras trucked to the bush changed that. ⌘ Read more
Israeli war minister Benny Gantz resigns from government, calls for elections
Benny Gantz has repeatedly clashed with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over post-war plans for Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Sworn in for a third term, India's PM Narendra Modi faces a new challenge
In front of a cheering crowd, Narendra Modi is sworn in for an historic third-straight term. But with it comes a unique challenge for a man that has had an iron grip on Indian politics for a decade. ⌘ Read more
A library in Melbourne is trading books for food to address cost pressures and social isolation
A free cooking program is teaching low-cost recipes as the City of Melbourne says 1 in 3 residents experience food insecurity. ⌘ Read more
Once up with the best, a decade on and this state is now among worst for emergency department wait times
Ten years ago, this state was among the best performing jurisdictions for wait times of people in desperate need of emergency hospital treatment — but government data shows that situation has worsened dramatically. ⌘ Read more
Emmanuel Macron calls snap French election after far-right party makes gains
French President Emmanuel Macron calls for new parliamentary elections after his camp heavily lost to the far-right National Rally party in the country's EU election. ⌘ Read more
'We cannot do operations to rescue all of them': The military's message about the remaining Israeli hostages
The Israeli military pulled off a complex operation to save four hostages, but even its own military knows not all of those being held by Hamas can be brought home this way. ⌘ Read more
The numbers reveal the true scale of the war in Gaza. As it drags on, Israel will have difficult questions to answer
Hamas has had its day of reckoning over the violent October 7 attacks, but Israel's day of reckoning for its eight-month-long response is still to come. The question is, has its response been proportional? ⌘ Read more
Footy player, rock star and former premiers recognised in King's Birthday Honours
A COVID-era premier, rocker and footy player have been recognised in this year's King's Birthday Honours list. ⌘ Read more
'They don't take my kind': Indigenous musician to lodge complaint after being refused taxi service
Award-winning Indigenous musician Emma Donovan will lodge a complaint with the taxi industry regulator after she says two cabs at Perth Airport refused to give her a ride "because of the colour of [her] skin". ⌘ Read more
Wong repeats calls for 'all hostages released' and 'civilians protected' following rescue in central Gaza
A spokesperson for Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reiterated Australia's call for a ceasefire as hundreds of Australians attend pro-Israel and pro-Palestine rallies across the country. ⌘ Read more
Body found in search for missing TV presenter Michael Mosley
The 67-year-old was holidaying with his wife on the Greek island of Symi when he went for a coastal walk on Wednesday afternoon, but never returned. ⌘ Read more
Nine board chairman Peter Costello resigns after reportedly assaulting a journalist
Nine Entertainment's board confirms the resignation in a statement, saying Mr Costello will "step down from the board effective immediately". ⌘ Read more
Beethoven's Ode To Joy tops Classic 100 chart 200 years after people first heard it
Australians have again voted for their favourite piece of music in the 2024 Classic 100. Fittingly, the winner celebrates fun, friendship and our shared humanity. ⌘ Read more
Citipointe issues statement of regret two years after controversial student contract
Two years after causing outrage with contract that singled out LGBTIQ+ students, Citipointe Christian College has issued a statement declaring its commitment to inclusivity. ⌘ Read more
Live: Swans rocked by red-hot Cats start in blockbuster clash of premiership contenders
Geelong has come out of the gates in terrific form, stunning the AFL ladder-leading Sydney Swans in the opening quarter at the SCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast hinterland's bid to attract stargazers by becoming Dark Sky Reserve
Renowned for its multi-million-dollar wedding industry, Queensland's Sunshine Coast hinterland hopes to add stargazing to its tourism drawcard. ⌘ Read more
Greatest gift for Dev would be to stay in Australia, friends say, as Indian student left with disabilities after alleged assault turns 33
Friends and family have helped Devarshi Deka celebrate his birthday — but say the greatest gift he could receive is to be allowed to remain in Australia after being left with disabilities following an alleged assault in Hobart. ⌘ Read more
Live: Melbourne Storm look to go on top of the NRL ladder against Newcastle Knights
The Melbourne Storm are at home and can go top of the NRL with a win, facing a Newcastle Knights team wanting to rebound after defeat last week. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Something bad is going to happen': Vivid Sydney crowd 'trapped' amid fears of crush
Police say a larger-than-expected number of attendees resulted in congestion after a drone show at Sydney's Vivid Festival. ⌘ Read more
Flight school opens in remote part of WA, bucking national trend
Farmers and young people have flocked to the school amid a national decline in aviation training centres. ⌘ Read more
'He's hit his head a few too many times': Ricciardo hits back at F1 champ after blistering qualifying
Daniel Ricciardo takes aim at former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve after the Australian qualified fifth fastest for the Canadian Grand Prix. ⌘ Read more