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Perth mother jailed for Wheatbelt crash that killed her twin daughters
In emotional scenes in Northam, Rachel Van Oyen has been jailed for two months for the 2024 crash that killed her seven-year-old girls. ⌘ Read more
Private school music teacher to face historic child sex allegations
A Queensland music teacher will face a NSW court on three counts of aggravated sexual assault alleged to have occurred in the 1990s. ⌘ Read more
Growing up, Wanda got old dresses for Xmas. Her book about it just won $125k**
The winners of this year's Victorian Premier's Literary Awards have been announced, with the list dominated by independent presses and First Nations writers. ⌘ Read more
Man escapes jail for anti-Semitic graffiti across several Perth suburbs
A man who spray painted swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti across several Perth suburbs is given a suspended jail sentence. ⌘ Read more
Mother stabbed to death after teens hatched national takeover plan, court told
Armed with knives and a cricket bat, two "delusional" teenagers with plans to take over Australia killed a defenceless mother in a frenzied rage, a Victorian court has been told. ⌘ Read more
Trump wants rare earth minerals. This poor African nation may be his answer
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo battles are taking place for territory and rare earth minerals such as cobalt. Donald Trump is about to enter the race. ⌘ Read more
Australia defends PBS as US pharma giants urge Trump to impose reciprocal tariffs
American medical giants want tariffs imposed on Australia as punishment for its Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, which sees the government negotiate cheaper prices for medicines for Australians. ⌘ Read more
Administrators take majority control of national childcare chain
Administrators have taken control of the majority of childcare centres run by teetering empire Genius. ⌘ Read more
SA farmers take 'gut-wrenchingly hard' drought battle to parliament
Farmers pushed to the brink by drought have joined the state opposition on the steps of Adelaide's Parliament House calling for more government action. ⌘ Read more
Welfare of 'gorgeous' Wagga toddler questioned before death, inquest hears
The inquest into the death of a 14-month-old boy has heard that the toddler's great-grandmother reported concerns about his living conditions to authorities before his death. ⌘ Read more
Accused murderer 'didn't want to be rude' when he agreed to help steal guns in home invasion
An accused murderer was "coming down" off drugs and "didn't want to be rude" when he agreed to help steal guns from a rural Tasmanian property, a court has heard. ⌘ Read more
Perth man jailed for murdering woman in revenge attack over car
A Perth man who killed a 40-year-old mother-of-six in a revenge attack over stolen property is sentenced to more than 20 years in jail for her murder. ⌘ Read more
FBI says latest Tesla attack has 'some of the hallmarks of terrorism'
A Tesla service centre in Las Vegas has become the latest target in a series of attacks against the car maker, with the FBI blasting them as "unacceptable". ⌘ Read more
'Not deserving of this': Glenn Walewicz police investigator speaks for the first time
For the first time, the lead police investigator on the case is speaking about how they found those responsible for the death of Glenn Walewicz. ⌘ Read more
Another Australian music festival announces 2025 pause due to rising costs
Good Life, a festival exclusively for teenagers that has previously been held in major cities across Australia, has announced it will not return this year. ⌘ Read more
Anger over disposal of bird flu waste in outbreak-free Victorian town
Avian influenza-affected birds, eggs and soil from an outbreak at Euroa are being disposed of more than 100 kilometres away at Rutherglen, in a decision described by locals as "absolutely crazy". ⌘ Read more
How Canterbury will cover the loss of two of its biggest stars
Canterbury has leant heavily on Viliame Kikau and Matt Burton to start the season. With both men missing for the next few weeks, here's how the club will cover for them. ⌘ Read more
Convicted baby killer Keli Lane named as victim of former prison officer
Keli Lane, the woman convicted of killing her baby daughter in one of Australia's most notorious criminal cases, has been identified in NSW parliament as a victim of convicted sex offender and former prison officer Wayne Gregory Astill. ⌘ Read more
Who’s the boss? Early confusion as WA’s new look cabinet is sworn in
WA Premier Roger Cook's new cabinet is sworn in at Government House amid some confusion over where the buck stops in the health ministry. ⌘ Read more
How to exercise your right to disconnect from work
Most working Australians now have the 'right to disconnect' under the Fair Work Act, but experts warn "it's not all black and white". ⌘ Read more
Dutton won't need help identifying MP breaking his pre-election edict
The opposition leader put his team on notice. He vowed he would remember the name of anyone who freelanced on policies. A month on, there's one name on the list of offenders — Peter Dutton. ⌘ Read more
Secretive nature of Crime Stoppers tip line means reward unclaimed
An anonymous Tasmanian tipster is eligible for a reward of up to $2,000 for information they gave to Crime Stoppers, but they can't be tracked down due to the secretive nature of the organisation's model. ⌘ Read more
With the Gaza ceasefire in tatters, how much worse can things get?**
Aside from Israel's far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it is hard to see who benefits from the return to fighting that is leaving many wondering how much worse things can get. ⌘ Read more
US gymnast who finished fifth still has bronze medal from Paris Olympics
Jordan Chiles says she still has the bronze medal she was awarded after the women's floor routine at the Paris Olympics despite an appeal bumping her down to fifth spot. ⌘ Read more
ASIO wanted Canberra link to JFK murder probe kept secret
The Trump administration has declassified documents revealing the CIA investigated anonymous calls made to the US embassy in Canberra before and after president John F Kennedy's assassination. ⌘ Read more
Jury finds teenager not guilty of Seb O'Halloran murder
The court was told the girl, who was 17 at the time, was acting in self-defence when she stabbed the Mildura man during an incident in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Inquest shown CCTV of Lilie James talking to her killer before attack
Lilie James was smiling and talking to her killer moments before her death with "no indication" of what he was going to do, an inquest has heard. ⌘ Read more
Former childcare educator speaks out over concerns with the sector
Families and former workers say staffing ratios and profits are jeopardising good care at South Australian childcare centres, as data shows serious incidents are on the rise. ⌘ Read more
Thousands of people leaving NSW emergency departments before treatment
Tens of thousands more patients are leaving NSW emergency departments before getting treatment compared with before the pandemic, new data shows. ⌘ Read more
Mayor condemns vigilantism as police investigate alleged assault on teen
A regional Victorian mayor says reports of vigilantism in a small town are "terrifying" some residents after a man allegedly heavily beat a young teenager. ⌘ Read more
Former AFL player Shannon Cox admits killing women in car crash
Cox pleads guilty in a Perth court to manslaughter over the crash in WA's outback in which two women, aged in their 80s, both died. ⌘ Read more
Waiting months for approval for a deck, tradies say change is needed
Construction workers are calling on the ACT government to speed up the approval process for development applications amid an ongoing housing crisis. ⌘ Read more
Coalition MPs told to hose down Dutton's dual national referendum idea
Peter Dutton's decision to float the idea of holding a national vote on criminal dual citizens has Liberal MPs privately questioning the Coalition's messaging and strategy. ⌘ Read more
Deal-maker Trump talked up his chat with Putin, but had little success
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are both hailing their phone call as a significant step towards peace in Ukraine. That doesn't mean it was. ⌘ Read more
What does nine months in space do to the human body?**
Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore are back on Earth after nine months in space. Now they're facing weeks of rehabilitation so they can resume their lives on the ground. ⌘ Read more
Two men found guilty over multi-million-dollar gold toilet heist
The 18-carat solid-gold toilet was on display for just two days at an English palace before it was stolen under the cover of darkness. ⌘ Read more
Customers snub cafes, restaurants as spending tightens
With a record number of hospitality sector closures last month, small businesses are fighting to find ways to keep customers coming through their doors. ⌘ Read more
US chief justice pushes back on Trump's call to impeach federal judge
US Chief Justice John Roberts rebukes President Donald Trump for calling for the impeachment of a federal judge, saying it is "not an appropriate response to disagreement concerning a judicial decision". ⌘ Read more
Thermal imaging tech to protect bilbies and night parrots from feral cats
Cameras and bioacoustic recorders are being placed in Queensland's Channel Country in a bid to bring the "relentless hunters" under control. ⌘ Read more
Victorian premier rejects 'baseless' corruption claim by former senior cop
Jacinta Allan says claims by an ousted police deputy commissioner that the government conspired to remove him and then-chief commissioner Shane Patton are "baseless" and "completely untrue". ⌘ Read more
City MPs will represent WA country folk. Does it pass the pub test?**
The appointment of state ministers for each of WA's regions receives mixed reactions. ⌘ Read more
'Serious corrupt conduct': Findings from report into Walter Sofronoff released
The ACT Integrity Commission has found the man who led the Board of Inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann engaged in "serious corrupt conduct". ⌘ Read more
Australia's 'biggest defence export' was meant for the US first, but Canada snuck past Trump
For months, senior officials have been discussing exporting Australia's world-leading JORN radar technology to the United States, but after Donald Trump's return to the White House, Canada saw an opportunity and leapt. ⌘ Read more
NSW nurses who allegedly threatened Israeli patients appear in court
Ahmad Rashad Nadir, 27 and Sarah Abu Lebdeh, 26, were charged over a video where they allegedly made threats to Israeli patients. ⌘ Read more
Queensland sets up Sheffield Shield final against South Australia
Queensland's draw with South Australia will be enough to secure the Bulls a spot in the Sheffield Shield final if other results fall their way. ⌘ Read more
Toddler's death after childcare medical incident examined by coroner
The NT coroner is examining a toddler's "undetermined" cause of death after a medical incident at a childcare centre in Darwin's rural area, about 18 months after she was found unresponsive by staff. ⌘ Read more
A-League player reveals daily death threats since coming out as gay
Adelaide United defender Josh Cavallo, the first openly gay professional footballer, says he still receives daily death threats since coming out more than three years ago. ⌘ Read more
Arsenal lose Champions League quarter-final on 'disgrace' of a pitch
Arsenal's trio of Matildas face an uphill task to qualify for the Champions League semi-final, suffering a 2-0 defeat to Real Madrid on a pitch one former Gunners legend was scathing about on social media. ⌘ Read more
Club culture investigation drags on as Firebirds look for fresh start
The Queensland Firebirds are looking for redemption in 2025, with a new coach, captains and imports on board. But can they find it with last year's club culture investigation still hanging over their heads? ⌘ Read more
Djokvoic-led players association sues tennis govening bodies
Novak Djokovic's Professional Tennis Players' Association has sued the sport's governing bodies, with Australian Nick Kyrgios among the players attaching their name to the lawsuit. ⌘ Read more
Multiple challenges facing Bach's heir, the most powerful person in sport
Whoever replaces Thomas Bach as the new president of the International Olympic Committee will have untold riches, but will also be tasked with solving some of sport's great challenges. ⌘ Read more
Controversial territory coordinator bill passes NT parliament
The bill will allow the NT government to override dozens of laws relevant to projects of "economic significance". ⌘ Read more
Coalition pressed for detail on key housing pledge
The federal opposition is being pressed for more detail on one of its key housing projects, with both Labor and some housing economists questioning whether it can meet its ambitions. ⌘ Read more
Can WA's bold new approach to health really make a difference to patients?**
The Cook Labor government's new "team-like" multi-ministerial approach to health is being seen as either "breathtaking hypocrisy" or a "strong policy decision," depending on who you ask. Can it fix the notoriously difficult portfolio? ⌘ Read more
Israeli prime minister vows to destroy Hamas after resuming air strikes in Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu says the fighting will continue until his country achieves its goals of destroying Hamas and freeing all hostages held by the militant group. ⌘ Read more
NT parents fear school staffing levels putting kids' lives at risk
Parents of children with disabilities and complex medical needs have raised concerns about the quality of care provided at a Northern Territory special school due to a lack of staffing. The government says it will look into increasing staff at the school. ⌘ Read more
Australia's junk food problem is set to get worse. How do we fix it?**
The CSIRO says the average Australian's diet is likely to get worse within five years, hurting our health and the taxpayers' purse. So what is standing in the way of better eating? ⌘ Read more
Live: Wall Street plunges ahead of US Fed interest rates decision, ASX to follow suit
A fall on Wall Street is likely to send Australian stocks lower, as investors exercise caution ahead of a monetary policy decision from the Federal Reserve. Follow the latest updates in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Live: PM agrees to sell $6.5b missile detection system to Canada
Anthony Albanese and new Canadian PM Mark Carney formalise a $6.5 billion deal for Canada to purchase an Australian-made military missile detection system. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
'Which medieval cat are you?': The internet's obsession with animals from 600 years ago
Medieval animal illustrations have popped up all over the internet. Why do they capture our imagination? ⌘ Read more
Mum of trans teen has 'had enough' of political meddling in healthcare
Carly loved dressing as a girl from an early age and was preparing to start puberty blockers when the Queensland government banned her and hundreds of others from receiving free treatment. Her mother is furious at politicians for "interfering" in Carly's healthcare. ⌘ Read more
One teen is dead and another critically injured after a horror crash
Emergency service crews were called to John Renshaw Drive at Black Hill, north-west of Newcastle, where a Holden Commodore and a Ford utility had collided. ⌘ Read more
Flash flooding, cool temperatures in store for North Queensland
Some Queenslanders can expect below-average temperatures to continue today, while the north-east coast is still grappling with flooding. ⌘ Read more
Heroes who pinned Sydney murderer with milk crate given bravery award
After hearing "anguished" yells from members of the public in Sydney's CBD in 2019, these men raced to apprehend a man on a stabbing rampage. ⌘ Read more
Bottle feeding toddlers to sleep linked to health risks, study finds
An Australian study has found that bottle feeding toddlers to help get them to sleep is linked to dental cavities and overweight in early childhood. But there are other strategies that can help settle them. ⌘ Read more
Within minutes of being bitten by a snake, Matt was struggling to breathe
Matt Wright was camping at one of Victoria's most popular national parks when he was bitten by a tiger snake. More than two months later he hasn't fully recovered. ⌘ Read more
Dutton's 'insane' proposal for referendum leaves some Liberals fuming
The ABC's conversations with almost a dozen senior Coalition figures have revealed widespread frustration and confusion about a referendum some say will take focus away from the cost of living. ⌘ Read more
After a 7-year wait, we finally have a new Daredevil show
In 2018, Netflix decided to cancel its beloved and much-lauded TV series, Daredevil. Now, after a few setbacks and a crew overhaul, the original cast is back for a new season on a new streaming service. ⌘ Read more
Coal miners argue industrial relations reforms not fit for purpose
Three of Australia’s coal powerhouses have challenged a Fair Work Commission ruling forcing them to engage in multi-employer bargaining in a case which could affect thousands of workers. ⌘ Read more
Returning Australia's oldest skeletons to country has complex history
The discovery of these skeletal remains rewrote Australia's history books. Decades later, they're at the centre of a court battle. ⌘ Read more
Hospital warning as seniors' dental care reaches 'desperate' point
As data shows thousands of over-65s are winding up in hospital with oral health issues, the Australian Dental Association is calling for a scheme that gives seniors access to free dental work. ⌘ Read more
How Cadbury factory caused a 'muddy water' environmental emergency
A growing "effluent plume" near the Museum of Old and New Art (Mona) was far from ideal a week before Christmas. Emails and reports show how the environmental emergency at a nearby Cadbury factory developed. ⌘ Read more
Experts urge Victorian government to pass statewide pokies play cards
The state government is being urged to fast-track pokies carded play, used at Crown Casino, to all of Victoria's poker machine venues. ⌘ Read more
Tasmania's government releases redacted map of intended logging areas
The state government has identified five parcels of land for logging, but redacted their location. It has left some Tasmanians "shocked that in 2025 that we're actually having to fight for our native forests". ⌘ Read more
Do you recognise this man? Nearly a third of his voters don't
As you would expect in the nation's current cheesed-off state of mind, all three major party leaders enjoyed sub-zero popularity among survey respondents. Everyone hates everything right now, especially if it's anywhere near politics. But it was surprising news for the Greens leader. ⌘ Read more
Albanese's response to broken childcare system epitomises a serious flaw
As the public outcry from educators and parents intensifies in the wake of Four Corners investigation into Australia's broken childcare system, the reluctance of senior politicians responsible for overseeing the sector to do something to fix it is striking. ⌘ Read more
Putin agrees to partial ceasefire, demands foreign countries stop arming Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate ceasefire in his country's war in Ukraine, but has agreed to stop attacks on energy infrastructure while negotiations for a permanent truce take place, the White House and Kremlin say. ⌘ Read more
German MPs back fiscal 'bazooka' to boost defence spending
The colossal spending package for defence and infrastructure came amid concerns about the extent of US support for European security. ⌘ Read more
'Dangerous escalation': World leaders react to Israeli strikes on Gaza
While the US has stated it supports Israel's next steps, European and Middle Eastern governments are warning the renewed strikes risk undermining regional stability. ⌘ Read more
Hungary passes law banning Pride events in new assault on LGBTQIA+ rights
Hungarian politicians have passed new legislation which bans Pride events and introduces hefty fines for anyone at a prohibited event. ⌘ Read more
Dutton vows fast-track approval for Woodside's gas behemoth
The opposition leader would move to facilitate approval for the WA gas expansion within 30 days, and crack down on appeals against approval decisions. ⌘ Read more
NT police commissioner officially sacked by government after ICAC scandal
The NT government has officially terminated Michael Murphy's contract as police commissioner, almost two weeks after he revealed himself as the subject of an ICAC investigation. ⌘ Read more
Whyalla steelworks in 'state of disrepair' as blast furnace faces new shutdown
Administrators of the Whyalla steelworks say they do not have enough funding to keep it running for 12 months, with the troubled industrial plant set to endure another blast furnace shutdown. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over alleged death threats, antisemitic abuse against federal MP
The 41-year-old Victorian man is charged with allegedly making death threats and antisemitic comments to a federal MP. ⌘ Read more
Lawyer says third man was 'mastermind' of alleged 2022 murder
The man who was the "designated driver" in the alleged 2022 home invasion and murder of a Tasmanian man in Sprent has denied planning and instigating the proposed theft. ⌘ Read more
'Awe-inspiring' cyclone damage closes shipwreck off Sunshine Coast
The wreck of the HMAS Brisbane, which sits in waters off the Sunshine Coast, was damaged by recent wild weather and will be closed to divers until it can be made safe. ⌘ Read more
Molo to pay 'sizeable' fee to break Dragons contract after coach dispute
Francis Molo's two-month-long dispute with the St George Illawarra Dragons looks set to come to an end, but only after he agreed to pay a termination fee to be released from his contract. ⌘ Read more
'No evidence' attack on Muslim man south of Brisbane was racially motivated
The 20-year-old was hit in his upper back by a "projectile" fired from a passing vehicle shortly after midnight on Sunday at Underwood in Logan. ⌘ Read more
Former primary school teacher jailed for sexually abusing female student
A mother who sexually abused a student from the age of 12 will spend at least the next two years in jail. ⌘ Read more
Archer loses tribunal case despite victim saying clash was not his fault
Kangaroos defender Jackson Archer's three-match suspension was upheld by the AFL tribunal with the league successfully arguing his conduct was "unreasonable in the circumstances". ⌘ Read more
Prime minister rules out royal commission into childcare sector
The call came in the wake of a Four Corners investigation that exposed a flawed, inconsistent regulatory system and an increasingly profit-driven industry that has resulted in some centres cutting corners, hiring unqualified staff and eroding the overall quality of care. ⌘ Read more
Parents outraged at local pool as kids left 'confused' and 'frightened'
On a hot Autumn's day, parents in the regional town of Inverell sent their children to the local pool to cool off. Not long after, NSW Police told them to leave. ⌘ Read more
'A travesty': Protesters denounce Victoria's proposed bail changes outside parliament
About 200 people have rallied on the steps of state parliament in protest against the government's contentious bail laws, urging it not to push ahead with the changes they say will will harm "generations of Victorian children". ⌘ Read more
NSW government denies documents were blocked on childcare incidents
Education Minister Prue Car has rejected suggestions the government is blocking the release of internal documents detailing serious incidents in NSW childcare centres. ⌘ Read more
Acting NT top cop's appointment to deputy cleared after 'rumours'
In the full Operation Apollo report tabled in parliament, the NT corruption watchdog found that despite persistent "rumours" there was "something suspicious" about Martin Dole's promotion, there was "no basis" to conclude any impropriety. ⌘ Read more
Class in session as prime minister visits flood-affected Australians
As flood-ravaged communities across the east coast of Australia continue to mop up after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, Anthony Albanese visits Hervey Bay, north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
SA's last drive-in repaired over scorching summer in time for tourist season
The community of Coober Pedy has banded together to reopen the outback town's outdoor cinema which draws in tourists during the cooler months. ⌘ Read more
Fish fossil discovered in NSW is so well preserved we can see its lunch
The serendipitous discovery of exquisitely preserved fossil near Gulgong in NSW provides a glimpse into the evolution of Australian fish around 15 million years ago when the area was a tropical lake. ⌘ Read more
SA man endures frostnip, hallucinations to win Arctic ultra-marathon
Aaron Crook estimates he got 11 hours sleep in seven days as he trekked 620 kilometres across the Arctic Circle to win one of the world's toughest races. ⌘ Read more
Launceston mayor's 'adulation' for controversial US rapper criticised
The mayor of Tasmania's second-largest city has hit back online at critics after posting to social media about "mic drop moment\[s\] when I get to play the 'Mayor card,'" while posing with a visiting US rapper who has a history of run-ins with the law. ⌘ Read more