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Icelandic ice cave collapse leaves one tourist dead and two missing
The cave, located at the Breidamerkurjokull glacier, collapsed as a group of 25 tourists were visiting the site on a tour. ⌘ Read more
Pardoo Station set to host 10,000-head Wagyu feedlot as marbled beef gains traction in WA's north
A Pilbara cattle station has received shire approval to build a large feedlot as it takes another step towards becoming a major player in the global marbled beef market. ⌘ Read more
Man who died in Canberra Hospital mental health unit sustained blunt force head and neck injuries, court documents reveal
New details emerge about the chaotic scenes in the mental health unit at Canberra Hospital when 38-year-old Dusko Culibrk was allegedly murdered by a fellow patient. ⌘ Read more
40 degrees in August? Here's why it's ridiculously hot right now
It's winter in Australia, but as you've probably noticed, the weather is unusually warm. The top temperatures over large parts of the country this weekend were well above average for this time of year. ⌘ Read more
Cattle sector mourns loss of the 'greatest advocate' the industry 'ever had'
Tributes are pouring in for Luke Bowen, the former chief executive of the NT Cattlemen's Association, who steered the sector through the 2011 live export crisis. ⌘ Read more
Red light-running truck driver whose crash left teen with brain injury gets community service
A truck driver who ran a red light and hit two 16-year-old Adelaide high school students, shattering the "dreams and aspirations" of one who was left with a brain injury, is ordered to do community service but has avoided jail. ⌘ Read more
Hackers target medical software for spam email send to healthcare clients
Healthcare clinic patients have received emails that carry the templates of their medical provider, asking them to click on a link to claim a fake prize. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne hospital admits failures in Amrita Lanka's death as inquest begins
A major Melbourne health service has admitted to failures in the lead-up to the death of patient eight-year-old Amrita Lanka in April 2022. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Man charged after allegedly stabbing woman while driving in Sydney's south
Police have charged a man with multiple offences after he allegedly stabbed a woman and crashed a car at Engadine in Sydney's south. ⌘ Read more
Peter Garrett to investigate MSO in wake of controversial handling of pianist's Gaza comments
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra's managing director has left the organisation, amid controversy over the orchestra's handling of a pianist's onstage comments about the war in Gaza. ⌘ Read more
Snowy Mountains ski resort closes doors but holds out hope for more snow
Warm winds "like a hair dryer" on the snow have resulted in a NSW ski resort closing it's doors and another shutting slopes. ⌘ Read more
$500,000 reward offered in cold case suspected murder of Canberra mum Laura Haworth
Canberra mother-of-two Laura Haworth was 23 years old when she was last seen at her friend's house in Queanbeyan more than 16 years ago. ⌘ Read more
Woman charged with digging housemate's grave granted bail from male-only prison
A woman accused of digging her housemate's grave after she was allegedly murdered in a local park is granted bail from Hakea Prison. ⌘ Read more
Justin Stein sentenced to life behind bars for the murder of Charlise Mutten
Justin Laurens Stein has been given a life sentence after being found guilty of the murder of schoolgirl Charlise Mutten. The nine-year-old's body was put in a barrel and dumped near the Colo River, south-west of Sydney, in January 2022. ⌘ Read more
Australia leaves out five-time tournament winner Jess Jonassen from T20 World Cup squad
Veteran spinner Jess Jonassen is the highest-profile name to miss out on Australia's 15-player T20 World Cup squad for the upcoming tournament in the UAE. ⌘ Read more
Why do wraps last so long and are they healthy?**
When you need a lunch on the go or something quick for a dinner, few things are as convenient and versatile as wraps or tortillas. ⌘ Read more
Wednesday’s Jenna Ortega says she quit Twitter after seeing explicit AI images of her teen self
Plus Chappell Roan tells "superfans" to back off (again), Macklemore cancels his Dubai gig in solidarity with Sudan and more entertainment news you might have missed. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide man to face murder charge after victim dies in hospital from alleged punch
A man has died and another is expected to face a murder charge after an alleged assault at a hotel in Adelaide's north-west earlier this month. ⌘ Read more
Perth man spends 15 hours unconscious in gym shower undetected by staff
Giuliano Pirone collapsed in a shower after an early morning session at a Perth 24-hour gym and was only found that night after his mother raised the alarm. ⌘ Read more
'We were all a little bit cooked': Ben O'Connor defies odds to increase Vuelta a Espana lead in brutal conditions
Australian star Ben O'Connor has increased his lead in the Vuelta a Espana after navigating the Sierra Nevada mountains in sweltering conditions. ⌘ Read more
What should you do if you're attacked by a kangaroo? The answer might surprise you
A woman who came face-to-face with an aggressive kangaroo while on a run in Victoria, and a passer-by who came to help her, spent 40 frightening minutes trying to escape. So how should you deal with an angry roo? Wildlife carers share some tips. ⌘ Read more
Cryptic social media posts by Liam and Noel Gallagher spark rumours Oasis could reunite
The brothers behind one of the biggest bands of the nineties have hinted they don't look back in anger and a reunion is on the cards. ⌘ Read more
'Absolutely fanciful': Government rejects former CFMEU boss John Setka's claim of secret resignation deal
Mr Setka claims former Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke agreed to forgo appointing administrators to the CFMEU in exchange for the union boss's resignation. ⌘ Read more
Calls for transparency as US military prepares for expansion in north-west Australia
Residents and community leaders in the town of Exmouth in welcome defence investment for the region but housing and water shortages remain a concern. ⌘ Read more
'It hurts like a mug, but it was worth it': American racecar driver dislocates his shoulder while celebrating victory
American driver Layne Riggs pumped his arms in the air after securing his first ever victory. Moments later, his team was helping him pop his shoulder back in. ⌘ Read more
Remote police posting a 'no-brainer' for officers looking to escape the cost and grind of city living
Financial benefits and more community involvement are helping the NSW Police Force fill positions in some of the state's most far-flung and high-crime communities. ⌘ Read more
Seven-year-old Issy knows exactly how it feels to be bullied so she's working hard to stop it
Issy McNab wants to inspire kids to be nicer to each other after being called names on the bus. ⌘ Read more
An Australian gallery acquired this painting in the 50s. They only recently discovered its secret
When conservators at the National Gallery of Victoria X-rayed a 17th-century artwork, they discovered a strange swirl in the right-hand corner. A little investigation ultimately revealed a hidden painting. ⌘ Read more
Reuters safety adviser killed and two journalists injured in strike on Ukrainian hotel
A British safety adviser working with a team of journalists is dead after a Russian missile struck a hotel in the Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk. ⌘ Read more
This tune inspires generations of music lovers. But the woman behind the music remains a mystery
It's the greatest earworm and has the most famous trill: musicians and audiences share the enduring appeal of Beethoven's Für Elise. ⌘ Read more
AFL releases finals fixture as league heavyweights get their first Friday night clash in two years
The Hawks will play their first Friday night game in two years, after the AFL confirmed the week one schedule for the 2024 finals series. ⌘ Read more
Chris and Dan had periods of part-time work after kids. They say it made them better dads
Two dads share their experiences of shifting to part-time work after having children. ⌘ Read more
Push to reduce speed limits in built-up areas from 50kph to as low as 30kph
Road safety researchers want maximum speed limits in built-up areas cut, saying it has saved lives overseas. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise on Wall Street rally and the Fed greenlighting rate cuts
US Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's comments that it was time to start cutting rates lifted global markets on Friday and the ASX is set to follow the trend this morning. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
This tiny horse was deemed too small to ride. Now she is headed for the Paralympics
Macey will be towered over by her rivals when she steps into the arena at Versailles, but rider Bridget Murphy couldn't care less. ⌘ Read more
Breaking down the NT election outcome: How the results fell in every seat across the territory
The NT polls have closed and the results show a resounding victory for the Country Liberal Party, but there's also been some interesting swings to the Greens and independents. Here's how each electorate voted. ⌘ Read more
Floriade is looking bloomin' marvellous but the festival's flowers are opening weeks ahead of schedule
Flowers planted for Canberra's Floriade festival are blooming weeks ahead of schedule due to warmer weather, while commercial horticulturalists are having to adapt their planting to meet the changing seasons. ⌘ Read more
Australian food icon Maggie Beer in hospital after fall
In a statement on social media on Sunday night, her family said she suffered minor bone fractures and related injuries. ⌘ Read more
Commuters hit with fare evasion fines amid 50-cent fares trial in Queensland
The state's public transport agency Translink says it will still combat fare evasion during the trial, which will run until February. ⌘ Read more
Rhiannon Clarke is chasing gold in Paris, but her greatest success won't be found on the track
Rhiannon Clarke is a two-time Commonwealth Games medallist, a three-time World Championship medallist and now a dual Paralympian, but that's not how she measures her greatest success. ⌘ Read more
A man allegedly stabbed his partner while she was in the passenger seat of a car he then crashed in Sydney. Here's what we know
The woman, in her 40s, remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital. Her partner who suffered self-inflicted wounds is also in a serious but stable condition. ⌘ Read more
Already an expensive city, fast-growing Canberra is grappling with how to give everyone a place to call home
Canberra is grappling with the stubbornly high cost of housing, and many of the factors are out of the government's control — but it can control the types of properties added to the city's supply to cater for our growing population. ⌘ Read more
TasNetworks invokes powers to halt industrial action as wild weather hits state
The head of Tasmania's state-owned utility company TasNetworks has stepped in to put a pause on its workers' strike so the company can focus on 'preparing and responding' to forecast damaging winds. ⌘ Read more
Hezbollah might have finished its retaliation, but Iran's promised 'harsh punishment' is yet to come
If Israel's military is telling the truth, by launching a purported "pre-emptive strike" on Hezbollah missile sites, the Jewish state has had a great intelligence success and blunted an attack it had been fearing for weeks. ⌘ Read more
Israel and Hezbollah pull back from all-out war after trading most-intense fire in months
The cross-border attacks come as high-level talks resume in Egypt aimed at a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza that also would ease regional tensions. ⌘ Read more
Daniel Katz installed a 'last resort' bunker on his property after bushfires came dangerously close to his family home in 2019, but he's been told to remove it
Daniel Katz installed a six-person bushfire bunker at his Bridgewater property after the 2019 Cudlee Creek bushfire, without first seeking planning approvals — now, the council have issued a removal notice — a decision which he is appealing. ⌘ Read more
Airline 'Charter of Rights' to establish refunds for delayed or cancelled flights
A long-awaited blueprint for the aviation sector will be handed down today, including a promise to establish a charter of rights for customers to seek cash refunds when their flights are cancelled or unreasonably delayed. ⌘ Read more
Two phone calls in one hour changed the Frankcom family's life. They're still waiting for answers
Months after Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was killed in an Israeli air strike on her convoy her brother Mal sits down with 7.30 to relive that fateful day and talk about the missing pieces of the puzzle the Israeli government still have not shared. ⌘ Read more
Emily Seebohm aims to prove 'it's possible to not only have kids but achieve your dreams too'
Emily Seebohm says she wants to show that it's possible for new mums to achieve their dreams after becoming mothers. ⌘ Read more
Australian capital cities rank among world's least affordable markets to buy a home
A study ranking nearly 100 cities in eight countries places Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth among the world's least affordable cities to buy a home. ⌘ Read more
Territory Day cracker show to return to iconic Mindil Beach after government backflip
In a spectacular about face, the NT government has reversed a decision to shift the annual Territory Day fireworks celebration from Mindil Beach, just weeks before the event is due to happen. ⌘ Read more
Judge rules Hunter Valley bus crash driver must be in court to hear 35 victim impact statements
Special court provisions will be needed for the sentencing of Hunter bus crash driver Brett Andrew Button, given the number of victims and families expected to attend. ⌘ Read more
Two police officers charged with assault after 92yo man injured at home in south-west Sydney
A 92-year-old man suffered a fracture to his right elbow, and significant bruising to his head and arms after police attended a home in Picton following reports of a domestic incident. ⌘ Read more
Who is the Australian teenager cast in the live-action Moana?**
Sydney teenager Catherine Laga'aia has been cast as Moana in a live-action remake of the Disney film. Laga'aia says she's excited and honoured to "represent young girls who look like me". ⌘ Read more
Olympic Games 'family reunion' on the cards for Stanthorpe's Ben Armbruster
Ben Armbruster "lost it" when he achieved the Olympic Games qualification mark in Wednesday's 50m freestyle, and is looking forward to a reunion with his German namesake in Paris after he helped him get over the line. ⌘ Read more
Australia's unemployment rate declines to 4 per cent in May
Australia's unemployment rate declines to 4 per cent in May, from 4.1 per cent in April. ⌘ Read more
Fresh food can be a 'massive expense' in remote NT, but that's set to change with these community gardens
Fruit and veggies are expensive in these remote communities, but a nutrition program is helping school students and their families grow their own, and improving health outcomes at the same time. ⌘ Read more
'Never been harder': Job seekers are barely scraping by, Anglicare Australia says in annual cost-of-living report
A single person out of work and living in a shared house has an average of just $127 left each week for bills or incidental expenses after covering rent, transport and food, the report finds, while a single-parent household on the Parenting Payment has just $24 remaining each week. ⌘ Read more
Young Aussies' shepherd skills put them on top in search for world's best
Forget the Paris Olympics, two young people from the Australian sheep industry have claimed prizes at the World Young Shepherds competition held in France. ⌘ Read more
Amid 4yo's death and high staff vacancies, Tasmanian government pledges 'laser focus' on child protection
Following questions from the Labor opposition, the Tasmanian government announces it will turn a "laser focus" to staff shortages in child safety. ⌘ Read more
Police officer rescues elderly woman from burning unit in Adelaide's west
SA Police says a 90-year-old occupant had been trying to escape the burning unit through the front door but could not get out because of mobility issues. ⌘ Read more
Wild black bear takes 'revenge' against Canadian car owner
An Ontario woman is left with a hefty repair bill after a bear breaks into her car, rips the upholstery apart, and then falls asleep. ⌘ Read more
Hockeyroos, Kookaburras warm up for Paris Olympics by beating Great Britain
With the Olympics looming, the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras both score impressive wins over Great Britain to wrap up their FIH Pro League seasons in style. ⌘ Read more
British serial killer Lucy Letby on trial accused of murdering baby girl
British nurse Lucy Letby, who was jailed last year for murdering seven babies and trying to kill six others, is on trial accused of the attempted murder of another baby in her care. ⌘ Read more
Dog walker set upon by pack of territorial emus in 'terrifying' attack
Ruby Buchanan was getting ready to take her dogs for a walk when four emus attacked her and a friend. A ranger says the large flightless birds can attack around this time of year as chicks mature. ⌘ Read more
ACCC says proposed Chemist Warehouse merger with Sigma raises 'competition concerns'
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says a proposed merger between pharmacy retail giant Chemist Warehouse and Sigma Healthcare raises "competition concerns" in the country's pharmacy sector. ⌘ Read more
Waving stamp duty for first home buyers among housing policies unveiled by Queensland opposition
Labor's budget was all about cost-of-living but the LNP's reply is focused on housing, with David Crisafulli looking to boosting home ownership and rental stock. ⌘ Read more
International student caps could harm global rankings of Australia's top unis, credit rating S&P agency warns
The plan to limit how many international students can study in Australia could damage the credit rating of the nation's top universities, and halt their climb of the global ranking ladder, credit rating agency S&P Global warns. ⌘ Read more
'I am the high jump king': How a Ballarat landscape gardener has leapt into Olympic contention
Ballarat landscape gardener Yual Reath has declared he wants to be a high jump star as his Olympic dream beckons. ⌘ Read more
The chemical-free veggie garden that sprang to life on an arid salt pan
A community supported agriculture enterprise is supplying chemical-free produce grown on Whyalla's arid salt pans and offering alternatives to the big supermarkets. ⌘ Read more
Why one of Australia's wettest cities needs a more secure drinking water supply
Cairns needs tens of millions of dollars to shore up its security of drinking water, but advocates say the city also needs to look at ways to reduce the amount of water being used. ⌘ Read more
We fact checked Mark Butler on vaping rates among young people. Here's what we found
Minister for Health and Aged Care Mark Butler says one in six high school students, along with one in four 18- 24 year-olds, is vaping. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at the research. ⌘ Read more
Engineers claim they were illegally sacked by Space X and Elon Musk
Eight workers who were sacked by Space X are suing the company and CEO Elon Musk, claiming they were illegally fired for raising concerns about alleged sexual harassment. ⌘ Read more
Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas loses CAS case to overturn World Aquatics ban
Lia Thomas loses her case against World Aquatics at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with the decision preventing the American from having any chance of competing at the Paris Olympics. ⌘ Read more
Explorer Ernest Shackleton's ship found at bottom of Atlantic
Shipwreck hunters have found the last expedition ship of Sir Ernest Shackleton off Canada's coast, and they say the vessel is "largely intact". ⌘ Read more
Law changes hope to fix 'errors' in parole board member appointments
The Queensland government has rushed law changes through parliament to fix an administrative bungle involving the state's parole board, which could have seen some decisions "invalidated". ⌘ Read more
After picking up 'the only sport' he could do in a wheelchair, David is now competing at the National Disability Championships in tenpin bowling
David is one of the 380 bowlers in Canberra for the 35-year anniversary edition of the championships. ⌘ Read more
SA government proposes 'world-leading' laws to ban political parties from receiving electoral donations
The South Australian government plans to introduce what it describes as "world-leading" laws to ban political parties from receiving electoral donations at a state level but concedes the proposed reforms could be subject to a High Court challenge. ⌘ Read more
Russian missile attack on Ukraine kills at least 8 in Zelenskyy's hometown
At least eight people have been killed and 21 injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike in Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's hometown. ⌘ Read more
Anne Hathaway becomes obsessed with her neighbours in this glossy psychological thriller
Two suburban housewives, played by Anne Hathaway and Jessica Chastain, are the best of friends. Until tragedy strikes, and everything on their idyllic street turns dark and twisted. ⌘ Read more
'Don't want to die with music in me': Inside Grundy's rollercoaster journey from Collingwood to Sydney
Brodie Grundy has seen the extreme highs and lows an AFL career can throw at you in the past five years. Having now landed in Sydney, the All-Australian big man is finally at peace. ⌘ Read more
The Tigers rested Dusty Martin so he could play his 300th at home — is it a growing trend in the AFL?**
Dustin Martin will play his 300th in front of the Tigers faithful this weekend, after he was rested from having to do it in Adelaide. ⌘ Read more
Women with heavy periods turning to invasive treatments for relief. They may not need to
Heavy menstrual bleeding effects one in four women but despite the pain and disruption it causes, only half seek medical help. Doctors are trying to change that. ⌘ Read more
Are schools doing enough to educate students about the dangers of AI as teachers fall victim to deepfake pornography?**
A student has been expelled at a school in Melbourne's east after creating explicit images of a female teacher. The Independent Education Union says images of several other teachers have been used to create deepfake pornography. ⌘ Read more
Do you own backyard chickens? Here's what you can do to help stop the spread of bird flu
Backyard chicken owners on notice as industry fight Australia's largest ever bird flu outbreak. ⌘ Read more
Issues for women working in polar regions 'far more prevalent and pervasive' than researchers thought
A survey of women who have done field work in the Arctic and Antarctic has found 79 per cent had a negative experience. The report's authors say "broad cultural and institutional changes" are needed. ⌘ Read more
Inside the Noah's Arc for crops rests an international backup to preserve humanity
A team of scientists on the frontlines of climate change are helping nature heal itself. But as wars rage around them, it's making their efforts to feed an increasingly hungry globe that much harder. ⌘ Read more
Dutch court hands lengthy sentences to men convicted in Peter R de Vries killing
Three men have received lengthy jail terms for their roles in the murder of Dutch celebrity crime reporter Peter R de Vries, who was gunned down in an Amsterdam street in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Captain's call or press conference slip-up? Dutton's 2030 climate target U-turn surprised even his colleagues
Two years ago, few would have thought Peter Dutton would go to the next election without a 2030 climate target. So what's changed? ⌘ Read more
Australia's two swimming stars push each other to greater heights, whether they like it or not
Ariarne Titmus and Mollie O'Callaghan are the two fastest 200m swimmers of all time. And they share the same pool week-in, week-out in training. ⌘ Read more
Basketball player behind NBA logo inspiration, Jerry West dead at 86
Jerry West, the Hall of Fame player and executive who was the inspiration for the NBA logo, has died at age 86, the Los Angeles Clippers have announced. ⌘ Read more
Voting changes that sparked deadly New Caledonia riots 'suspended', French PM says
The proposed electoral reform sparked weeks of deadly riots that left nine people dead. ⌘ Read more
Court hears mother of man fatally stabbed at bottle shop encouraged her son to carry a knife at work for protection
The murder trial of Keith Kerinauia has heard the mother of stabbing victim Declan Laverty, who was allegedly murdered while working at a Darwin bottle shop in 2023, was aware her son carried a knife to work, and had encouraged him to do so for his own protection. ⌘ Read more
Vanuatu had three PMs in a month. Voters hope a referendum result will stop the churn
Vanuatu has backed changes in a referendum aiming to end political instability that saw the Pacific nation elect three prime ministers in a month. ⌘ Read more
Ariarne Titmus smashes 200m world record
Ariarne Titmus breaks the 200m freestyle world record to pip world champion Mollie O'Callaghan. ⌘ Read more
Gaza killings were a crime against humanity, UN inquiry finds
Both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes in the early stages of the Gaza war, a United Nations inquiry has found. ⌘ Read more
Abdullah watched as Israeli special forces rescued four hostages of Hamas
As Israeli special forces executed a daring daytime raid to release four hostages of Hamas, Abdullah watched on before his building was destroyed by an air strike. ⌘ Read more
Six-day Telstra mobile outage leaves residents in country WA at boiling point
Residents of Dongara and Port Denison have been without phone coverage since blackouts last Friday, accusing the telco of leaving the community in the dark about repair efforts. ⌘ Read more
Singapore Airlines offer of compensation to passengers 'insulting', former senator says
A former federal South Australian senator representing customers of a Singapore Airlines flight that hit severe turbulence says compensation offers made to passengers on the flight is "mean and miserable". ⌘ Read more
Canberra construction worker apologises in court for slapping 12-year-old-boy, taking his shoes
The man pleaded guilty in the ACT Magistrates Court to assaulting the boy during a neighbourhood dispute. ⌘ Read more