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How an election 'sh*t show' has sparked calls for multiple investigations
Talkback radio has been filled with complaints, as is the Nationals leader's inbox, about a state election marred with so many problems that Shane Love described it as a "threat to democracy". ⌘ Read more*
SpaceX successfully launches mission to rescue stranded astronauts
The Falcon 9 rocket has successfully launched after the rescue mission was delayed due to a technical issue earlier this week. ⌘ Read more
Tiny farm in one of the most remote parts of Australia
There are hopes a new farm will provide a critical supply of both food and jobs for locals in Western Australia's remote Ngaanyatjarra Lands. ⌘ Read more
Grave hunter helps family find believed burial site of murdered relatives
An unmarked grave, believed to belong to a murdered mother and child, has been found in a cemetery survey, ending a 100-year-old mystery. ⌘ Read more
Power back on for most in Yorke Peninsula after lengthy outage
More than 26,000 homes and businesses were left without electricity on Friday, some of them for more than 16 hours, when a fault at a substation cut supply to the Yorke Peninsula and parts of the Mid North. ⌘ Read more
Sunny forecast for southern Queensland, with storms in the north
The Bureau of Meterology is forecasting "settled" weather in southern Queensland, allowing floodwaters to recede and recovery efforts from ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred to continue. ⌘ Read more
Fire-threatened residents call for scaled-back development, not access roads
As WA's south-west gets "loved to death" by visitors and slated for more tourism developments, there are concerns road infrastructure is lacking in bushfire-prone areas with only one road out. ⌘ Read more
'Gag orders' on shot-hole borer infected trees should be abolished, say mayors
The fight against shot-hole-borer is being hampered by the use of NDAs hiding the location of infected trees, two Perth mayors say. ⌘ Read more
Mark Caney sworn in as Canada's prime minister, dismisses US takeover speculation
Mark Carney says he has no immediate plans to talk to the US president but makes clear that the Trump administration's talk of annexing Canada is "crazy". ⌘ Read more
Arborist gets '60 to 70 calls a day' following Cyclone Alfred
Arborists face a huge backlog of jobs in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, as fallen trees litter the landscape. ⌘ Read more
Sprinklers help rare bum-breathing turtles nest without rainfall
With rainfall in decline, sprinklers are now the lifeline helping Queensland's endangered bum-breathing turtles survive. ⌘ Read more
Harrigan claims slopestyle silver for Australia in career-best run at the World Cup
Jindabyne's Abi Harrigan describes the "surreal" feeling of claiming a silver in the slopestyle at Tignes in France. ⌘ Read more
Homeless say streets safer than boarding houses as Brisbane cracks down on tents in parks
A Queensland man faces being evicted again, with the Brisbane City Council announcing this week homeless people would be given 24 hours notice to leave the city's parks. ⌘ Read more
Cyclone Alfred put Queensland premier's leadership in focus
It's in times of disaster, as our leaders respond to an emerging crisis, we see them front and centre in a way we often don't, writes Jack McKay. ⌘ Read more
How an ex-Londoner put on a spacesuit and found acceptance in rural Australia
Hamish wears a spacesuit to work every day to break the ice in starting chats, and the rewards extend well beyond good trade. ⌘ Read more
A look back at the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Approaching slowly and hitting hard, Cyclone Alfred wreaked havoc across south-east Queensland and northern NSW — and then the recovery began. ⌘ Read more
Hamas offers to release one hostage and four bodies for further talks to end war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed the offer and will convene with his cabinet on March 15 to discuss the hostage situation and decide on the next steps. ⌘ Read more
An overseas figure, 'James Bond' and the alleged conspiracy causing fear in Sydney
Police say a businessman who fled overseas is a high-level suspect in a spate of antisemitic attacks across Sydney, but sources say the hunt for those pulling the strings continues. ⌘ Read more
Doctor initially silenced at inquest gives inside look at ramping crisis
Speaking under parliamentary privilege, the testimony of emergency physician Megan Brooks was a rare public window into a health system under constant pressure, writes Leah MacLennan. ⌘ Read more
The return of squash — the 'spicy' sport ripe for Olympic joy
As squash continues to ready itself for its Olympics bow in LA 2028, the Squash Australian Open makes a case that this "spicy" sport is no one-and-done addition, and would be a fitting fixture in future Games. ⌘ Read more
Josh was a fit 40-year-old when he collapsed in this 'stroke hotspot'
First Nations people in Australia's "stroke hotspot" have come together in a campaign to raise awareness of the symptoms. ⌘ Read more
Why are so many dead seadragons washing up on the Northern Beaches?**
Northern Beaches residents were shocked to find dead sea dragons washed up on local beaches earlier this week, and marine experts are concerned. ⌘ Read more
Australia's worst weeds are 'furious competitors' with native plants
Noxious weeds cost Australia billions of dollars each year in agricultural and environmental degradation. These weeds of national significance are among the worst. ⌘ Read more
'I thought I was getting dementia': The frightening brain fog of perimenopause
'Brain fog' during perimenopause is real, and it can disrupt women's lives and careers. It's one of many cognitive impacts of the transition to menopause. ⌘ Read more
Parenting is now a way of life and well, most families seem happy about it
Unlike the breeders of my generation, many parents today are highly involved in their children's lives and the clear majority of them, and their children, are very happy about it. ⌘ Read more
Gusty thundery change to follow near-record autumn heat
A blast of hot northerly winds from Australia's interior will send temperatures up to 15 degrees Celsius above average across south-east states this weekend. ⌘ Read more
How three dogs could help Kangaroo Island eliminate feral cats
A team on Kangaroo Island is making a final push to eradicate feral cats using specially trained hounds and high-tech traps. ⌘ Read more
Tasting room helps consumers detect different flavours in olive oil
Olive oil producers and judges want Australians to get more familiar with the different flavours of the pantry staple. ⌘ Read more
In 2008, police raided a commune in France. It inspired this spy novel
In the Booker-shortlisted Creation Lake, Rachel Kushner turns the true story of French "anarchists" infiltrated by an undercover agent into a meditation on how to live. ⌘ Read more
DeepSeek AI has been banned on government devices. Does that go far enough?**
Banning DeepSeek AI from all Australian devices is a natural next step, say cyber security experts concerned about our national interests. ⌘ Read more
Could cyclones go further south than Brisbane? Here's what the science says
As global temperatures climb, scientists say some of the things that made Tropical Cyclone Alfred unique — such as threatening to make landfall further south than normal and causing more damage — could be a taste of the future. ⌘ Read more
Meet the Australians with no shop, no car, and a 100km trip to get food
Every week, Andrew Shandley drives a 2,000km bus route to deliver one of the longest, bumpiest public transport routes in Australia. ⌘ Read more
Cricket star Georgia Voll always looks like she is having fun, and that's because she is
The star batter wants to be a role model for the next generation of players on and off the field. ⌘ Read more
Coalition criticises Albanese over tariff hit but remains coy about its own policy plans
The Coalition claims it could have struck a tariff deal with Trump but remains coy about what else it could achieve if it wins at the upcoming election. ⌘ Read more
Is it better to be a working royal or make your own way?**
Being born with a House of Windsor silver spoon in your mouth brings a fairytale level of privilege and the sort of job security the rest of us can only dream of. But in a world ruled by ancient edicts is it better to be a working royal or find your own way? ⌘ Read more
Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte appears at Hague via videolink
Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte appeared at the International Criminal Court in The Hague on Friday, via videolink, where he faces murder allegations stemming from his "war on drugs". ⌘ Read more
Ex-Australia rugby captain jailed in France for misusing corporate assets
French authorities had issued an arrest warrant for Rocky Elsom, who faces two years in prison for his conduct while president of a French rugby club. ⌘ Read more
Trump says 'good chance' Ukraine war can end after US-Putin talks
US President Donald Trump has said the US and Vladimir Putin had "productive" discussions in Moscow and there is a "good chance" of a ceasefire in Ukraine ⌘ Read more
Pictured: Lunar eclipse 2025 from around the world
Photos from across the world have emerged of a 'blood moon' during a rare lunar eclipse. ⌘ Read more
Tesla cars set on fire in Berlin arson attacks
Four Tesla cars have been set on fire in Germany in an arson attack and police say a "political motive cannot be excluded". ⌘ Read more
Labor claims victory in Fremantle, as independent says race not over
WA Labor's Simone McGurk has claimed victory in the seat of Fremantle, but her independent challenger Kate Hulett says it's too early to declare the race over. ⌘ Read more
Live: Bombers open AFL campaign against high-flying Hawks at MCG
Essendon begins its tilt towards a return to the finals when it faces a confident Hawthorn outfit coming off a rousing victory in Opening Round. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Teen accused of cutting off dad's arm with samurai sword granted bail
The 19-year-old's lawyer told a WA court that his client had tried to be the voice of reason in the lead-up to the incident. ⌘ Read more
The Impact COVID had on the housing market in seven charts
New data shows how Australia's housing market was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, with the most significant factor being how housing values changed. ⌘ Read more
Police find suspected human remains while investigating missing man reports
Officers investigating reports of a missing man found what they suspect is a body in a paddock about 200 metres from a Glenorie house in Sydney's north-west. ⌘ Read more
Governments push back on planned power price hikes
Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen was joined by three energy ministers asking the regulator to reconsider its latest market pricing default in light of cost of living pressures. ⌘ Read more
Trump administration asks Australian universities to justify US funding
The Australian government is seeking answers after universities were sent a questionnaire the tertiary education union is calling "blatant political interference". ⌘ Read more
English rookie wrecks car in crash, McLaren and Ferrari set the pace
Oscar Piastri's hopes of being the first Australian in 45 years to win his home grand prix have not been soured after the opening day of the Australian Grand Prix weekend. ⌘ Read more
Tayla Spies' sister addresses rumours of her disappearance
Rebecca Spies has addressed rumours circulating in western Queensland communities in relation to the disappearance of Tayla Spies, her sister and a Roma mother of three. ⌘ Read more
Wallabies star McReight knocks back monster international offers in favour of Reds
The superstar number seven was in demand from teams all over the world but said his "heart has always been with the Reds and the Wallabies" in a massive boost for rugby union in Australia. ⌘ Read more
If the NT was a nation, its prison rate would trail only El Salvador
The Northern Territory's prison population has reached a new high following its largest quarterly increase on record, cementing it as Australia's most incarcerated jurisdiction. ⌘ Read more
Low levels of antibiotic found in salmon material found on Tasmanian beaches
Tasmania's Environment Protection Authority has found low levels of antibiotic present in fatty salmon globules that have been washing up on south-east Tasmanian beaches following a mass salmon die-off. The Public Health Director says the antibiotic does not pose a risk to animal or human health. ⌘ Read more
Albanese attended political fundraiser on same day as Dutton
The admission on a Perth radio station comes after the prime minister swerved questions at a Thursday press conference. ⌘ Read more
Gene Hackman's estate seeks to block release of death investigation records
Experts say the courts would "infringe on transparency" if records into the 95-year-old Hollywood actor's death were not released. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: Trump's new car, stranded astronauts and crocs eating pigs
Test yourself with this week's quiz. ⌘ Read more
The rules for power banks on flights are changing. Here's what to know
Singapore Airlines has become the latest international airline to ban the use of portable power banks while onboard its flights. ⌘ Read more
Aiva only has a learners licence, but is inspiring young girls to go fast
As one of the two inaugural Aussies on the grid in the all-female racing category, Aiva Anagnostiadis wants to be an example for other young girls who dream of driving fast. ⌘ Read more
Indonesian cop arrested after AFP tip-off over alleged child abuse material
An Indonesian police chief has been arrested after the Australian Federal Police traced child abuse material to the province of East Nusa Tenggara. ⌘ Read more
Record-breaking wettest day causes flash flooding in southern WA
Homes and businesses flooded as the WA city of Albany received its highest rain total since records began in 1887. ⌘ Read more
Why this Irish superstar wants to spend St Patrick's Day in Sydney
Ex-busker Dermot Kennedy has streams in the billions as well as a plan to get the world embracing more Irish music. ⌘ Read more
Passengers evacuate onto wing after jet catches fire following safe landing in Denver
The plane caught fire after a safe landing at Denver International Airport, forcing the evacuation of passengers using the plane's slides. ⌘ Read more
US meat trade days away from getting 'kicked out' of China
Hundreds of abattoirs in the United States are at risk of being banned from exporting meat to China, because their export licences are due to expire this weekend. ⌘ Read more
'Too much uncertainty': Mystery continues to surround Bulldogs star's availability
Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has trained sparingly in recent weeks, but Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge can't say when he'll be fully back in the fold as he continues to work through personal issues. ⌘ Read more
Mates allegedly bashed in Bendigo say they are not comforted by bail changes
The release on bail of two Bendigo teenagers charged with 13 assault-related offences has left their alleged victims fearing for their safety. ⌘ Read more
Former student teacher avoids jail, fined $1,000 in child grooming case
A former Canberra student teacher convicted by a jury of sexual offences against a 15-year-old boy she first met on a teaching practical has been spared jail. ⌘ Read more
Alleged DV murderer questions court about three-year wait for trial
A man accused of a domestic violence murder has expressed anger that it has taken three years before he gets to stand trial. ⌘ Read more
Police investigate after one-year-old boy dies on WA road
The boy was walking on a residential street when the incident occurred. ⌘ Read more
Woolworths' ex-boss Brad Banducci joins Ticketek's parent company as CEO
Brad Banducci says he will follow a personal passion for live events and a strong belief in the increasing importance of live experiences in his new role. ⌘ Read more
Smith compared to Rabbitohs skipper as Bennett confirms pursuit
Wayne Bennett is not holding any grudges against Brandon Smith after failing to lure him to the Dolphins, hoping he is successful in his pursuit of the injured Roosters hooker this time around. ⌘ Read more
Sydney man key suspect in hoax caravan terror plot
Sayet Erhan Akca, who is believed to have fled overseas after being charged with serious drug offences, is now a key suspect in the fabricated caravan terror plot. ⌘ Read more
Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender play married sexy spies in Black Bag
The latest film from Steven Soderbergh — starring Cate Blanchett and Michael Fassbender as a married couple of spies — takes a genre trope and makes it stylish and new. ⌘ Read more
Internal polling shows female voters 'coming back' to Coalition
Female Liberal MPs have told the ABC they believe Peter Dutton is more palatable to women than Scott Morrison, with internal polling showing the women's vote lifting. ⌘ Read more
Urgent bid to jail killer who approached child at the beach rejected
A man who served 22 years in jail for stabbing a three-year-old girl to death has had efforts to have him jailed for breaching parole knocked back. ⌘ Read more
Second NSW death from Japanese encephalitis after ACT visitor dies
An ACT man in his 70s has died after contracting the mosquito-borne virus following his holiday in the Murrumbidgee region. ⌘ Read more
Teen accused of Vyleen White's murder committed to stand trial
Ms White was allegedly stabbed to death at a Redbank Plains shopping centre on February 3, 2024. ⌘ Read more
US judge orders Trump administration rehire thousands of sacked workers
US District Judge William Alsup said he was appalled employees were told they were being fired for poor performance despite receiving glowing evaluations just months earlier. ⌘ Read more
Cricket Australia loses bid to play Sheffield Shield final at Adelaide Oval
Cricket Australia has confirmed the Sheffield Shield final will not be played at the Adelaide Oval, despite Premier Peter Malinauskas pushing for use of the venue. ⌘ Read more
Exhausted and injured seabirds blown more than 100km inland by cyclone
Wildlife carers on the Sunshine and Gold Coasts are caring for injured tree-dwelling animals as well as seabirds buffeted by "washing machine" conditions. ⌘ Read more
Builder says state's slowest council to process DAs is costing him millions
A NSW council taking on average 238 days to approve an application is among six in the state that have been asked to explain processing delays. ⌘ Read more
Carnarvon locals up in arms after admission road built over burial sites
A remote West Australian town is reckoning with the future of its 140-year-old cemetery after officials admitted an access road was built over unmarked graves in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Legendary runner Eliud Kipchoge will compete in this year's Sydney Marathon
Eliud Kipchogie, the only man ever to run a sub-two hour marathon and a back-to-back Olympic champion, will run in this year's Sydney Marathon. ⌘ Read more
Live: 'You push us, we push you': Shorten urges PM to take stand with Trump
Former Labor leader Bill Shorten says Australians will reach a point where they will push back. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Here are the seats still in doubt nearly a week after the WA election
It's nearly a week since the WA election was held — and while Labor won emphatically, a handful of seats remain in doubt. Here's a guide to what remains undecided. ⌘ Read more
Victoria is cracking down on knife crime. Will it work?**
Experts say a machete ban and tougher laws could reduce knives on the street, but that there’s limited data on whether it will curb knife-related violence. ⌘ Read more
Albanese to join Ukraine 'coalition of the willing' peacekeeping call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join a phone hook-up tomorrow night to discuss a possible joint peacekeeping force for Ukraine. ⌘ Read more
The heartbreak and joy of surrogacy, from two women who gave birth for someone else
ABC podcast Ladies, We Need to Talk takes an emotional rollercoaster with two women who open up about their experiences of surrogacy, the fallout when things don't go to plan and the joy it can bring when they do. ⌘ Read more
Flood insurers 'having a lend' as premiums triple in parts of outback Qld
Six councils in south-west Queensland have banded together to protest an eye-watering increase in insurance premiums of up to 300 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Burning debris falls into street as Gold Coast Hilton hotel catches fire
More than 430 people have are evacuated from a Surfers Paradise hotel after part of the roof caught on fire. ⌘ Read more
Elders merger sparks concerns of market monopoly for farmers
Farmers already contend with concentrated retail markets in the form of Woolworths and Coles, and plans for Elders to acquire agribusiness competitor Delta Ag have some worried history could be repeating. ⌘ Read more
State leagues to fill gap as AFL cuts free Saturday footy TV broadcasts
State football leagues like the SANFL, which is already enjoying growing audiences, have a chance to draw in new audiences by broadcasting free-to-air games on Saturday now that the AFL is not. ⌘ Read more
'World-first' scabies diagnostic tool could help prevent heart disease
A new tool to test for scabies is being trialled by doctors in the Northern Territory, with researchers hoping early diagnosis could prevent people with the skin infestation from developing other life-threatening illnesses. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX to open lower after Wall Street slides, S&P 500 enters correction
A sell-off on Wall St was led by fears of recession as the ongoing trade war between the United States and its biggest trading partners continues. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Rainfall expected in parts of Qld as clean-up continues after cyclone
Showers are expected across coastal parts of the state today, with some regions on the tropical north coast picking up an excess of 100 millimetres overnight. ⌘ Read more
How a Collingwood champ helped inspire a Geelong kicking innovation
Steve Johnson's innovative kicking at goal has become an accepted part of Aussie rules, but if not for the inspiration of a Magpies legend, it may never have been used. ⌘ Read more
Peel claims overall World Cup title with exhilarating gold on Olympic jump
Laura Peel's stunning triple twisting, triple back somersault handed her a fifth World Cup gold of the season and a third overall title on the Olympic jump in Italy. ⌘ Read more
No power bill for 'next 10 years' as couple takes whole life off-grid
As Australians shake their heads at the prospect of another increase in power prices, this Victorian couple have gone green with their home and business and won't pay an energy bill for years. ⌘ Read more
From 'scabs' to unemployed: The recruits caught up in the waterfront dispute
The 1998 waterfront dispute was one of the most significant industrial disputes in Australia, but what happened to those who were recruited to keep the wharves running? ⌘ Read more
'There was something missing': The students already teaching
About 100 undergraduate and Masters teaching students in the ACT are in classrooms without supervision, in a program designed to help with the chronic teacher shortage. But does putting them in the classrooms earlier lead to burn out faster? ⌘ Read more
Do voters fear PM Peter Dutton would be a surprise packet?**
Peter Dutton is tantalisingly close to power, but the last steps will be the hardest. ⌘ Read more
Charity refuses to take tents for homeless away as council threatens fines
A Brisbane charity is refusing to take tents away from homeless people as the council warns it is breaking a law that holds a maximum penalty of more than $8,000. ⌘ Read more