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Victoria Police out again searching for clues in missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy investigation
Police are once again searching in the area around Mount Clear and the Woowookarung Regional Park for signs of the body of missing Ballarat mother Samantha Murphy. ⌘ Read more
Australian 'ISIS bride' avoids jail time for entering terrorist-controlled Syria
Mariam Raad, 32, was one of four women and 13 children who returned to Australia from Syria in October 2022. ⌘ Read more
‘Complete factual vacuum’: Scathing closing arguments in alleged camper killer trial
Defence lawyers for the man accused of murdering two campers in Victoria's High Country have attempted to tear apart the prosecution's case, arguing the retirees' deaths were tragic accidents. ⌘ Read more
Big Four consulting firms 'operating in the shadows for too long' as Senate demands new rules for government contracts
PwC's tax scandal isn't over yet, with a new Senate probe demanding the firm hand over the name of staff involved in the affair. ⌘ Read more
Aboriginal man possibly in cardiac arrest two days before he died in custody, NT coroner hears
The NT coroner finds Aboriginal man Mr Dooley, who died in police custody in 2022, may have been in cardiac arrest for up to two days before an ambulance was called to the Darwin prison. ⌘ Read more
Pay Day with Caitlin Figueiredo: 'I've lined up back-to-back house-sitting gigs so I don't have to pay rent or utilities'
It's Pay Day@ The ACT's Young Australian of the Year, Caitlin Figueiredo, shares the first big purchase she made at just eight years old, why she won't stop buying people gifts and how she's managed to stop paying rent. ⌘ Read more
Jin from South Korean K-pop group BTS wraps up military service
Jin has become the first member of the K-pop group BTS to be discharged from South Korea's army after 18 months of compulsory service. ⌘ Read more
The best way to store eggs and how to know if they've gone bad
Following the news some supermarkets are limiting how many eggs you can buy, you might be wondering how you can make the ones you have last. ⌘ Read more
How the power of music drives Alexa Leary towards Paris
Alexa Leary and her parents broke hearts at the Australian Swimming Trials in Brisbane as she took another step closer to swimming at the Paris Paralympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Accused wife killer applies for bail to 'free up' Department for Corrections resources
A "very frail" accused wife killer has applied for bail citing resourcing pressure because he is being kept under guard in hospital – while the victim's family members say they are "still devastated" and grappling with their grief. ⌘ Read more
Homicide investigation launched after 25yo man allegedly 'lured' to property and stabbed in 'callous' act
Queensland police have labelled the alleged murder of a 25-year-old Indigenous man a "callous" and "senseless act". ⌘ Read more
Identity fraud victim fears for his safety after hit-run committed in car hired under his name
Melbourne man Ilker has been dealing with fraudulent traffic offences, public transport fines and financial crime for three years, since his licence details were stolen. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Tracy survivors in uproar over $700k public artwork being created for 50th anniversary
On the 50th anniversary of one of Australia's worst ever natural disasters, hundreds of survivors have criticised a planned monument being built in tribute to the tragic event. ⌘ Read more
Police officer describes 'excruciating pain' after acid allegedly thrown on him during 'Diplomat Dan' siege
Tactical protective clothing worn by police officers began to melt and disintegrate after Daniel Gandini allegedly splashed them with acid while they attempted to arrest him, a Tasmanian court hears. ⌘ Read more
Mining magnate Andrew Forrest offers to overhaul Gaza border crossings to improve aid flow
Australian billionaire Andrew Forrest has offered to build and install automated gates at Gaza border crossings to improve the flow of aid into the region, but first it has to be acceptable to the Israelis. ⌘ Read more
Lyon claims AFL has 'gone too far' with clarity on controversial free-kick decisions
In the wake of the AFL's admission a contentious free kick shouldn't have been paid in St Kilda's win over Gold Coast, Ross Lyon wants the league to stop with its public explanations. ⌘ Read more
Celine Dion says she couldn't lie to her fans anymore, opens up about stiff person syndrome
Celine Dion has opened up in an interview ahead of the release of her documentary I Am: Celine Dion. The star says she was sick of lying to her fans by not disclosing her stiff person syndrome diagnosis. ⌘ Read more
Family calls prosecution acceptance of manslaughter plea 'a joke'
A man standing trial for the alleged murder of a Millicent mother of three instead pleads guilty to manslaughter. The victim's sisters criticised the prosecution's acceptance of the plea outside court. ⌘ Read more
128 fin whales will be killed and hunted in Iceland this year
Animal rights activists have described the decision to kill 128 fin whales as inhumane after the Iceland government issued a licence to a fin whaling company. ⌘ Read more
The 'scary' event every Australian woman wants to win
Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan lead the qualifiers for Wednesday night's 200m freestyle final in one of the most stacked fields in history at the Australian Olympic Trials. ⌘ Read more
Outback truckers halted for days after deluge destroys road, prompting calls for more investment
The WA opposition says flood damage to the Geraldton-Mount Magnet road shows investment in country roads is being deeply under-resourced. ⌘ Read more
Five-year jail term for convicted foreign fighter upheld by High Court
A Sydney man who has been in Goulburn Supermax since 2020 had challenged the length of his jail term, given the difficulty for convicted terrorist offenders to get parole. ⌘ Read more
Permits required for Brisbane landlords turning their homes into 'mini-hotels', Airbnbs
Brisbane landlords will need to apply for a permit before they can list their home for short-term accommodation, including Airbnb, the city's lord mayor has announced. ⌘ Read more
Stuck for dinner ideas? Try these three hearty vegetarian recipes
These three meal ideas are simple, delicious and packed full of vegetables. ⌘ Read more
More than 1,000 animals killed as fire rips through famous Bangkok market
More than 1,000 exotic animals, reptiles and pets have perished in a sprawling market in Thailand's capital Bangkok after a fire ripped through over a hundred shops in the early hours of Tuesday. ⌘ Read more
What should you do in an emergency situation overseas?**
British TV presenter Michael Mosley is reported to have died of natural causes after going missing in Greece. What should Australians do in an emergency situation overseas? ⌘ Read more
3.8pc rate rise in Brisbane's $4b council budget is above inflation
Under Brisbane Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner's first budget since his LNP council won re-election in March, ratepayers face an above-inflation rate rise of 3.8 per cent next financial year. ⌘ Read more
With a solar farm moving in next door, Stephen is worried about his insurance
A farmer who has $50 million in public liability insurance says it will not be enough should a fire jump from his place into a new neighbouring solar farm. ⌘ Read more
Families visiting 'up to 10 pharmacies' due to critical shortage of key antibiotic for children
Australia is enduring a major shortage of a key medication used to treat chest infections, whooping cough, and other respiratory issues in children. ⌘ Read more
Sport Integrity Australia boss steps down after four years in charge
David Sharpe will finish up as Sport Integrity Australia chief executive, saying the organisation has achieved much during his time in charge. ⌘ Read more
Kevin Spacey admits to being 'too handsy' in apparent attempt to revive acting career
The tearful interview comes as celebrities defend the actor, who has been out of work since allegations of sexual misconduct, amid a new documentary. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden's son is now a convicted liar. Donald Trump won't let his father forget it
Hunter Biden's status as a convicted liar could breathe some life into Republicans' efforts to bring down his father, while complicating the mileage Joe Biden can get out of Donald Trump's legal woes. ⌘ Read more
Jordan was in so much pain he couldn't hug his partner. He's asking for his condition to be recognised in Australia
Jordan Hendey used topical steroids to help his eczema since he was a baby. Now he's asking Australian dermatologists  to address its possible side-effects. ⌘ Read more
Hamas submits response to proposed Gaza ceasefire
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas has submitted a response to the proposed Gaza ceasefire backed by the UN. ⌘ Read more
Live: Unbeaten Aussies face Namibia as T20 World Cup campaign continues
Australia is aiming to make it three wins in as many outings as it faces an upstart Namibia side in a Group B clash at the men's T20 World Cup in West Indies. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
CEO pay packets 'don't pass the pub test' as executive salaries soar ahead of inflation
New data shows pay packets at the top end of town grew by double digit figures in the last 12 months. ⌘ Read more
Vincent's father was still advocating for access to his people's history when he died. Now it's been granted
For three decades, hundreds of wartime notebooks filled with detailed descriptions of sacred Indigenous practices were locked away in a museum's archives. Now, Ngadjuri man Vincent Copley Junior hopes to finally have access to his great-grandfather's history. ⌘ Read more
Are sexist ads a thing of the past? Experts believe there's still a long way to go
When Camey O'Keefe landed her first job as a creative in advertising, the casting brief called for a "blonde with biggies". Two decades later, is the advertising industry better at how it portrays women in ads? ⌘ Read more
Jayda was being paid $9 an hour on a junior wage. Then her mum stepped in
Employers can pay youngsters aged below 21 less than the minimum wage. But some say it is not a fair deal and are pushing for equal pay. ⌘ Read more
Some women going their 'entire pregnancy' without seeing a doctor, obstetrician claims
After an ABC investigation exposed allegations of substandard maternal care at Redcliffe Hospital, a leading obstetrician says a "midwife-centric" healthcare model is putting mothers and babies at risk. ⌘ Read more
The Saints were pioneers of punk in Australia and abroad. Now they're back with a new frontman
A grunge icon and a former Bad Seed join The Saints for a special Australian tour this November. ⌘ Read more
Stephanie thought the 9/11 planes and Sandy Hook school massacre were faked. Here's what changed her mind
In the depths of the conspiracy world, Stephanie Kemmerer hated herself and everyone around her. She felt trapped in disinformation — but here's how she finally got out. ⌘ Read more
Pilot lays bare highs and lows of 'intense' job finding missing people on famed outback trail
When a person goes missing along the iconic Larapinta Trail in Central Australia, search and rescue pilot Warwick Curr is often one of the first people to know. After 20 years, the job never gets easier. ⌘ Read more
It's a human impulse to put off deadlines, but here's why dumping the 2030 emissions target won't work
Human beings are so keen put things off (as the Coalition wants to with our 2030 emissions target), that economists have come up with a name for it — hyperbolic discounting. ⌘ Read more
Wallace and Gromit image pasted over portrait of King Charles by animal rights activists
Animal rights activists have pasted an image from Wallace and Gromit over a portrait of the king in protest of alleged widespread violations at RSPCA farms. ⌘ Read more
Tape ball is taking off, and it could help swing the future of Australian cricket
On suburban ovals across Australia, a new sport is building momentum and its basic ingredients include a tennis ball wrapped in electrical tape. It could also be the secret to finding the nation's next spin kings. ⌘ Read more
Johnny Devlin treasures his photo with The Beatles — a reward for fixing sound issues
This week marks 60 years since The Beatles first and only tour of Australia and New Zealand. Former rock'n'roller Johnny Devlin recalls what it was like opening for the Fab Four. ⌘ Read more
Calls for Australia to follow France as it gets set to tax ultra-fast fashion
Ultra-fast fashion is so last year in Europe. France has moved to curb sales of mass-produced clothes. Could Australia follow suit? ⌘ Read more
There should be no 'expiry date' for good music or women in the industry, says Aussie band
South Gippsland musicians Eric Collier and Janine Garvey head up the band No Promises, which has penned an open letter to the Australian music industry imploring them to "just listen". Their new song Singing My Lines asks why the industry hasn't so far. ⌘ Read more
In this capital city only 15 per cent of dwellings are units. Experts say it has to change or the city will 'stall by sprawl'
Hobart is well-known for its heritage buildings and low city skyline, but an urban strategist says the city needs to build up to improve livability. ⌘ Read more
How a move from Tassie made sense for Max with massive time gains and an Olympic spot
Max Giuliani could have been a tradie had his Tasmanian coach not moved to the Gold Coast. Now he's heading to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. ⌘ Read more
When Katya developed mastitis she was so sick she thought she 'was going to pass out'
About one in five breastfeeding mothers suffer from mastitis, but experts say not enough research exists on treatment for this common condition. ⌘ Read more
Australia's media industry is no meritocracy. Instead, the shamelessness of mediocre men is rewarded
The horrible truth is that in the Australian legacy media landscape, there are too many stories of senior men who forgive themselves their own lapses of judgement, or forgive each other's because they're "good blokes", or go easy on each other because they fear a nuclear escalation. ⌘ Read more
'Astronomical' property price growth to continue for foreseeable future, say analysts
Huge demand and lack of supply paint a grim picture for anyone saving to buy their first home, analysts warn. ⌘ Read more
Free or cheap childcare for all families: New report recommends major overhaul
Parents earning more would be asked to pay $30 for three days of care. The estimated cost to the government would be $7 billion a year. ⌘ Read more
The EU and US are suspicious of Chinese EVs. But that makes Australia an 'attractive market'
Chinese-made electric cars are gaining popularity as a cheaper alternative to brand names like Tesla, and Australia is benefiting from the increased supply. ⌘ Read more
Joe Biden's son facing possible jail time after jury finds him guilty of gun crimes
Hunter Biden, the son of US president Joe Biden, is found guilty of three federal gun charges that could see him jailed. ⌘ Read more
Yengi stars as Socceroos beat Palestine 5-0
Australia have ended the current phase of World Cup qualifying with six wins from six matches after defeating Palestine 5-0 in Perth. ⌘ Read more
Suspect arrested over stabbing of four American teachers in China
A suspect has been arrested over the stabbing of four American college teachers in north-eastern China, police say, with Beijing describing the attack as an "isolated" incident. ⌘ Read more
McKeown swims second-fastest time in history in 100m backstroke
Kayley McKeown is undoubtedly backstroke swimming's present and foreseeable future, but a glimpse of Australia's not-so-distant past was also on view on day two of the Australian Olympic Trials in Brisbane — as well as a glimpse at an alternate future. ⌘ Read more
Malawi's vice president killed in plane crash
In an address to the nation, Malawi's President Lazarus Chakwera confirmed that all 10 passengers on board died. ⌘ Read more
'Based on a true story': Netflix's Baby Reindeer and the blurry lines between fact and fiction
The leap from real life to the screen can be messy and content creators can find themselves in hot water in pursuit of 'real-life' storytelling. ⌘ Read more
Keith Kerinauia murder trial hears witness accounts of bottle shop worker's fatal stabbing
CCTV footage of the fatal stabbing of Darwin bottle shop worker Declan Laverty is played in court on day two of the murder trial of Keith Kerinauia, who is accused of murdering Mr Laverty at a BWS bottle shop in March 2023. ⌘ Read more
'It was dumb by me': Roosters axe Smith for Eels clash over 'rookie mistake' during bye week
Roosters star Brandon Smith will be forced to watch his team take on the Eels from the sidelines this weekend after being dropped by coach Trent Robinson for his actions during the bye week. ⌘ Read more
Top judges quit Hong Kong's court but four Aussie judges remain
A British judge who recently resigned from Hong Kong's top court warns the territory is "slowly becoming a totalitarian state" with its rule of law "profoundly compromised." ⌘ Read more
Beloved Swift Wallace-Joseph on the out as club talks with management about behaviour
Two-time Super Netball champion Sam Wallace-Joseph appears to have played her last game for the NSW Swifts, as the Melbourne Vixens jump the West Coast Fever into top spot and Diamonds shooter Sophie Garbin hits 50 goals for a second straight week. ⌘ Read more
Resident shocked as private ratepayer information published to council website
City of Moreton Bay council says an investigation has been launched into how names, addresses, phone numbers and complaint details were accidentally published online. ⌘ Read more
Ahead of Socceroos clash, Palestine vows to continue stunning World Cup qualifying run
After working as a forklift driver in Chicago, Mohammed Rashid now stands on the world stage as Palestine looks to continue its unlikely run to the World Cup. ⌘ Read more
Group 'sprayed with boiling oil' after shock absorber explodes at Finke Desert Race campsite
NT Police have revealed further details of a Finke Desert Race campfire explosion which left six Victorian men with significant burns. ⌘ Read more
Court told of moment teenager grabbed murder accused who 'looked me dead in the face and I saw that it was my father'
A court hears from a young man who, while attempting to stop his mother being stabbed, caught sight of the alleged attacker who "looked me dead in the face … and I saw it was my father". ⌘ Read more
Newcastle Jets to remain in A-League after securing fourth owner since 2000
Fans' fears have been allayed with Maverick Sports Partners promising the revolving door of owners will end with them. ⌘ Read more
Matilda Caitlin Foord hopes new mural in home city of Wollongong will inspire young players to dream big
As Caitlin Foord prepares for her third Olympics, a stunning 14-metre-high mural in Wollongong celebrates her journey. The mural captures her dynamic style and features her beloved dog, Peach, inspiring young athletes to dream big. ⌘ Read more
Laws allowing people to kill home intruders would be 'state sanctioned murder', law society warns
More than 40,000 Queenslanders want Castle Law to use lethal force against home intruders, but the law society says existing laws allowing reasonable force have served the community well. ⌘ Read more
Sydney's Indian community mourning as two women 'swept off the rocks by freak wave'
The Sydney Malayalee Community confirm the identities of two women who were swept into the ocean over the long weekend. ⌘ Read more
Palestinian football boss says Australia denied visa 'under the pressure' of Israel ahead of FIFA qualifier
Jibril Rajoub was denied a visa ahead of a FIFA World Cup qualification match in Perth tonight, a month after pushing for Israel to be removed from FIFA over its actions in Palestine. ⌘ Read more
Ex-Cranbrook headmaster settles with school as he lodges 'detailed complaint' over ABC program
Nicholas Sampson engaged high-profile barristers Arthur Moses SC and Sue Chrysanthou SC, and solicitor Rebekah Giles to represent him, before reaching the confidential settlement. ⌘ Read more
'It's so much more': Matildas won't let Olympics define golden generation's legacy
Matildas coach Tony Gustavsson is determined to leave Paris with a medal draped around his neck, but says his team "stands for so much more than just the result". ⌘ Read more
Jurors urged to reject accused murderer Greg Lynn’s account of camper deaths as 'elaborate fiction'
Prosecuting lawyers are making their final arguments in the murder trial of former Jetstar pilot Greg Lynn, who is charged with the murder of Carol Clay and Russell Hill. ⌘ Read more
Raewyn has lived with mental illness for 30 years. She says accessing treatment has worsened over time
Raewyn Pepper is one of about 200,000 Australians affected by schizophrenia. She says despite talk of the state government making improvements to mental health services she thinks it is "a bit of a fallacy". ⌘ Read more
These are the winners and losers in this year's Queensland budget
Population growth and cost-of-living relief are the headline drivers of spending and revenue in Queensland's 2024 election year budget. ⌘ Read more
Arnold says Socceroos will have nine changes for World Cup qualifer
Australia are already guaranteed passage through to the next phase of qualifying after winning their opening five games. ⌘ Read more
Telstra, ACT government team up to make Black Mountain's iconic tower a premier tourist attraction once again
Telstra and the ACT government are teaming up to work on a plan to refurbish and reopen Canberra's iconic Telstra Tower which has been closed to the public since 2021. ⌘ Read more
Live Moment: Queensland budget commits $3.7b to cost-of-living relief
Queensland's treasurer has handed down a big-spending pre-election budget, offering up $3.7 billion in new cost-of-living relief – unapologetically plunging the state into deficit. ⌘ Read more
Dutton says Coalition will not set 2030 climate target before next election
Peter Dutton says the Coalition will wait until it has returned to power and looked at "the prevailing economic conditions" before it sets a 2030 climate target. ⌘ Read more
Court finds Shakira Adams is fit to face trail for manslaughter over car crash that killed Matthew McLuckie
ACT Supreme Court Justice Lucy McCallum rules Shakira Adams is fit to stand trial for manslaughter over the 2022 car crash that killed 20-year-old Matthew McLuckie ⌘ Read more
Sydney Sixers land big WBBL blow on rivals Brisbane Heat with key signing
The Sydney Sixers have secured a WBBL recruitment coup in the first big pre-draft play under the league's new rules. ⌘ Read more
Matt Burton's towering bombs could kick him out of State of Origin purgatory
Matt Burton has been 18th man for New South Wales more times than he has played for the Blues, but the Canterbury star's towering boot could give him the edge he needs to earn a State of Origin recall. ⌘ Read more
Boys, 12, found guilty of murdering man in machete attack
Two boys aged 12 have been convicted of the murder of a 19-year-old man who was fatally stabbed in England last year. ⌘ Read more
WA beach shack squatters score tribunal win against demolition but local council says fight isn't over
The fight over the future of the remaining 23 shacks at the Carnarvon Blowholes looks set to continue, despite the State Administrative Tribunal throwing the shack owners a lifeline. ⌘ Read more
'Not coming down to babysit': Dragons NRLW team signs 42yo Steph Hancock
Dragons coach Jamie Soward is adamant Steph Hancock will have major role to play in his side after signing the 42-year-old on a one-year-deal to bolster his young pack. ⌘ Read more
Man charged after woman found running naked and screaming along Canberra street, police say
A 44-year-old Canberra man is charged with a range of offences after a woman was found running screaming and naked along a street on Monday evening, police say. ⌘ Read more
Police confirm death of 23-year-old man at South Australian prison
Police have confirmed a 23-year-old man died in Port Lincoln Prison on June 4. ⌘ Read more
Farmers in avian influenza outbreak zone scrambling to distribute stockpiled eggs as supermarkets clamp down
While supermarket shelves were stripped bare of egg cartons, the storage room at Wes Humpage's farm was reaching capacity. Until today. ⌘ Read more
Dog raises alarm after owner crashes car into ravine
The faithful pooch Blue travels about 6.4 kilometres to a campsite where his owner man had been staying with family, alerting them something is wrong. ⌘ Read more
Lani Pallister's brave battle to qualify for Paris Games
Lani Pallister was a broken athlete when she failed to make the Olympic Games in 2021. But after battling demons both in and out of the pool, she's finally reached the holy grail. ⌘ Read more
Bonza staff have their employment officially terminated
Hundreds of employees of embattled budget airline Bonza have had their employment terminated at a town hall meeting. ⌘ Read more
It's a 'special' and 'amazing place', so why are so many tourist attractions closing here?**
Some of the most popular places for tourists to visit in South Australia's south-east have been closed for years. Now, the local council is taking over the leases on two of the city's biggest attractions, upsetting the current operators. ⌘ Read more
Women killed in WA crash remembered as 'pioneers' of their community
Friends say Coral Seinor and Thelma Clausen, who died in a crash on the Brand Highway last Friday, looked for "any excuse" to organise a party and were founding members of their local Country Women's Association. ⌘ Read more
Could retirement communities be part of the solution to the nation's housing shortage?**
By freeing up more properties for families, over-55 resorts could become a crucial part of the puzzle addressing Australia's housing crisis, according to the nation's peak retirement living body. ⌘ Read more
Dr Michael Mosley died of natural causes, reports say
British TV presenter Michael Mosley died of natural causes and a post-mortem examination found no evidence of foul play. ⌘ Read more