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Isolated athletes face thousands of dollars and kilometres to compete
Families and communities face an enormous commitment getting regional athletes like Broome swimmer Jasper Barnett to state and national competitions. ⌘ Read more
Toddler likely fatally trapped by common pool fence at childcare, coroner hears
The Northern Territory coroner has heard harrowing evidence about an incident at a childcare centre in Humpty Doo which led to the death of a 22-month-old girl in 2023. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: US boxer George Foreman dies aged 76
US boxer George Foreman has died aged 76, according to a statement from his family. ⌘ Read more
Finding love at the pub in an outback town of 310 people
What do global TV hit Bridgerton and outback Queensland have in common? A thriving social season filled with courtship and romance. ⌘ Read more
Country shows at risk as volunteer organisers jump through 'endless hoops'
The tradition of the annual show is under threat according to organisers who say volunteers are burnt out by the long hours and reams of paperwork it takes to run them. ⌘ Read more
'Trees dying' and 'no more animals' as water take hurts sacred sites
Demand for water by the resources industry and prolonged dry spells contribute to mass tree deaths in WA's mining heartland, traditional owners say. ⌘ Read more
Country style on trend as TikTok helps young barbers draw clients
Young barbers are setting up shop in smaller regional communities, with their success fuelled by social media. ⌘ Read more
Musical uses unusual audition process to powerful effect
Award-winning Broadway musical Hadestown has arrived in Australia. It places dreamers and lovers centre stage, and shows just what power they have. ⌘ Read more
Questions raised over Tasmanian salmon companies selling diseased fish
Tasmanian salmon companies are insisting their products are safe to eat, while not directly answering questions about whether diseased fish are being sold for human consumption. ⌘ Read more
'They're cute and I love them': Young pigeon fanciers revive 'dying' sport
Cousins Hayley Kruger and Elyn Andreasen represent the next generation of pigeon trainers, helping to breathe life into the "dying" sport. ⌘ Read more
Origin Energy fined $17m for Victorian energy rule breaches
Australia's largest energy retailer Origin has been fined more than $17 million for breaches of Victoria's energy rules affecting hundreds of thousands of customers. ⌘ Read more
Queensland residents urged to prepare for more rainfall in coming days
After being hit by flash flooding during the week, north Queensland residents are being warned to prepare for more rainfall, while the west of the state could also see a significant rain event. ⌘ Read more
'Drill, baby, drill': NT government channels Trump to overcome scandal
In the face of a police scandal this week, the new Country Liberal Party government still managed to notch up a major win. ⌘ Read more
Lily says having Prince by her side has given her an 'independent' life
Lily Alford lives a rich and busy life — the 24-year-old wheelchair user says none of it would be possible without guide dog Prince by her side. ⌘ Read more
Farming women 'fighting the beast' of cancer — together, apart
Battling cancer in the bush can be isolating, but a handful of rural women have connected online and in person to support each other through their health scares. ⌘ Read more
Former addict and advocates want gambling reform discussed before election
Two years after the Murphy Inquiry handed down its recommendations for gambling reform, nothing has been done. One former addict and gambling advocates want it talked about in the lead-up to the federal election. ⌘ Read more
Fishing restrictions considered after report examining fatal SA shark attacks
An Eyre Peninsula community reeling from two fatal shark attacks in 15 months is concerned that recreational fishing and cage diving could be attracting sharks to the area. ⌘ Read more
Got a moth infestation? Thousands of tiny wasps might be the answer
Releasing 10,000 of microscopic wasps into a home may not sound like the most obvious way to tackle a moth infestation, but it is an effective one. ⌘ Read more
Pope must 'relearn to speak' after oxygen therapy, Vatican says
In its latest health update, the Vatican said the pope's condition remained stable with "minor improvements in breathing and mobility". ⌘ Read more
Melbourne teenager charged with murder after alleged stabbing
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after an alleged fatal stabbing in Melbourne's south-east last week. ⌘ Read more
The 'worst word in the world' is now used to describe a must-have hairstyle
A quick search reveals how common, casual and uncoupled from shame and insult the term now is. ⌘ Read more
Tourist attraction's dangerous railings unchanged 13 years after devastating fall
A coastal council has paid an undisclosed settlement to a man who suffered permanent injuries when he fell through the railings of a jetty as a five year old, but there has been no changes to the safety barriers. ⌘ Read more
Call to end experiments on caged monkeys bred at Monash University facility
Documents obtained under freedom of information laws show how marmosets and macaques are bred and experimented on at a regional Victorian facility to improve medical outcomes for humans. ⌘ Read more
Kyrgios capitulates in Miami Open defeat to Khachanov
Following an encouraging performance in the first round, Nick Kyrgios crashes out of the Miami Open via a 7-6 (7/3), 6-0 defeat to Karen Khachanov. ⌘ Read more
Travis was a 'healthy, active teenager' when his life was 'stolen'
After battling alone with the stigma of family sexual abuse, Travis found a community thanks to a new form of group therapy. ⌘ Read more
'A vast national experiment': The history of privatising care services
Has privatisation of Australia's social services lived up to its promise? ⌘ Read more
What I learnt from aged care killer, Garry Davis
For months, I've spent my Saturdays speaking with a convicted killer, writes Anne Connolly. He says he's innocent, others fear he's guilty of even more. ⌘ Read more
Sydney hotel that inspired top-selling Australian song Duncan listed for sale
A hotel in Sydney's inner west, that once served as the inspiration for the Slim Dusty song Duncan, has been listed for sale. ⌘ Read more
Did this Chinese bushranger really kill a policeman? Here's what we know
Sam Poo was executed in October 1865 for murdering Senior Constable John Ward, but academic Meg Foster has doubts about the evidence for this crime. ⌘ Read more
Aussie sprinter Kennedy wins historic silver at world indoor titles
Lachlan Kennedy reaches the podium after finishing second in the men's 60 metres final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships in China. ⌘ Read more
Author says her White-Lotus-style novel subverts a literary trend
Diana Reid, author of bestseller Love and Virtue, subverts the traditional trauma plot in a new summer noir thriller, Signs of Damage. ⌘ Read more
AFLW player Emma O'Driscoll on using ADHD to her benefit
The Fremantle Dockers star has found a force in having ADHD, especially on the football field. Can having neurodivergent traits like hyper-focus give athletes a real advantage? ⌘ Read more
These are your questions on how AUKUS will go under Donald Trump
Can Australia still trust the United States as an ally? Does Donald Trump even know what AUKUS is? These are your questions about the AUKUS trilateral security deal. ⌘ Read more
Bushland the size of New Zealand to be protected under budget boost
The government will pledge an additional $250 million in next week's federal budget, as part of efforts to conserve an additional 30 million hectares of Australian bushland. ⌘ Read more
The rise of grief bots: Virtual closure or a dangerous slippery slope?**
As AI technology rapidly improves, some people in South Korea talk with computer-generated models of their dead loved ones to process grief and say goodbye. ⌘ Read more
Productivity boss warns cutting public service won't save much money
The Coalition has vowed to cut waste from the government bureaucracy after criticising Labor for growing the public sector. ⌘ Read more
Spies, leaks and war: Israel's 'King Bibi' has trouble in his palace
Protesters are camped outside the house of the Israeli prime minister and he has taken the country back into war, but these are not the only major issues the country's longest-serving leader must deal with. ⌘ Read more
How PBS Safety Net bureaucracy is stopping patients saving money on medicines
Nearly 500,000 Australians could be missing out on hundreds of dollars in savings at the pharmacy each year because of poor understanding and uptake of the country's "clunky" pharmaceutical safety net scheme. ⌘ Read more
The Coalition is ‘flooding the zone’, as Donald Trump does, but without as much strategy
The stark difference between how the second Trump administration is "flooding the zone" and what the Coalition is doing is that the Trump team knows exactly what they are doing. ⌘ Read more
Heathrow flights to resume as police probe 'catastrophic' fire that cut power
Hundreds of thousands of people have been grappling with up-ended travel plans after Europe's busiest airport was closed after losing power due to a fire. ⌘ Read more
Israel orders troops to 'seize more territory' in Gaza
Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz says he has ordered troops to go deeper into the Gaza Strip, vowing they would hold land until Hamas release hostages still captive. ⌘ Read more
Thirteen arrested over North Macedonia nightclub fire which killed 59
Thirteen people including a former government minister have been arrested in North Macedonia on Friday over a nightclub blaze that killed 59 people including six minors. ⌘ Read more
Live: Heathrow fire closes airport as counter-terrorism police investigate
Counter-terrorism police are investigating the Heathrow fire that has brought thousands of flights to a stand still. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Labor to expand 'Help to Buy' shared equity scheme before it begins
Income and property price caps for the housing scheme are set to rise as part of next week's federal budget. ⌘ Read more
West Australian man found guilty of raping 7yo girl
The 58-year-old man, who the ABC cannot legally identify, sexually assaulted the girl between 2015 and 2017. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's first pill testing festival saved by venue shift
Organisers of the Rabbit's Eat Lettuce festival had to scramble after being denied access to their previous site with just weeks to go. ⌘ Read more
Live: Footscray celebrates centenary against Magpies on special MCG evening
Footscray Football Club celebrates 100 years in the VFL/AFL on a special night at the MCG against a dangerous Collingwood. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Woman who hit teenage son during technology ban argument wins conviction appeal
A NSW woman previously charged for hitting her 13-year-old son while chastising him for disobeying a technology ban has successfully appealed her conviction. ⌘ Read more
Deputy PM's former chief of staff settles legal dispute with government
A workplace dispute between Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles and his former chief of staff has been settled, months after she alleged she was pushed out of her job for raising a bullying complaint against colleagues in the office. ⌘ Read more
Minister suggests 'blow-up pools' for remote NT swimming lessons
The Northern Territory education minister has suggested remote school students can take swimming lessons in blow-up pools "from Clark Rubber" in response to questions about how they can access its free swimming lessons policy. ⌘ Read more
Live: Roosters welcome back rep stars for Warriors clash
Spencer Leniu and Victor Radley bolster the Roosters forward pack for their showdown with the Warriors in Auckland before the Broncos host a Queensland derby against the Cowboys. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Suburban Rail Loop will cost more than what Victoria budgeted for, report warns
A report released by independent body Infrastructure Australia says it has low confidence in the cost estimate for the Victorian government's multi-billion-dollar signature rail project. ⌘ Read more
Nurse impersonator's apology leaves magistrate 'somewhat troubled'
A man who pretended to be a nurse at one of Adelaide's major hospitals has shown "limited insight" into his offending and has a "narcissistic component" to his personality, a court hears. ⌘ Read more
Avalon Airport hijacking allegations supressed for national security
The identities of foreigners a 17-year-old may have spoken to before allegedly trying to hijack a Jetstar plane will be kept secret for at least three months. ⌘ Read more
Legendary pace trio headlines 15 Aussies in action in this year's IPL
The new season of the Indian Premier League is upon us once again as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood all return to action after spending some time on the sidelines. ⌘ Read more
Flights to Bali to resume after volcanic eruption grounded planes
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia disrupted Bali flight schedules on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Are the supermarkets price gouging? It's 'very difficult' for the ACCC to say
Allegations of price gouging by the supermarket giants prompted an inquiry into the sector by the ACCC — but after a year of investigating, its final report hasn't been able to say whether it's taking place. ⌘ Read more
Supermarkets could be forced to publicise size changes in shrinkflation crackdown
The ACCC says greater transparency is needed to curb shrinkflation, which continues to be a major concern for Australian consumers. ⌘ Read more
Disney's Snow White remake is deeply unsettling in more ways than one
Disney's decade-long mission to remake their classic animation catalogue marches on with a live action remake of their first feature. ⌘ Read more
Minister backs hospital expansion program despite $6b cost blowout
Eleven hospital expansions across Queensland and four new builds in Coomera, Toowoomba, Bundaberg and Brisbane will go ahead under the LNP government, despite program costs escalating significantly. ⌘ Read more
Cybertrucks are being recalled in the US. Will they ever hit Australian roads?**
US regulators have recalled 46,000 Cybertrucks in the latest in a series of call-backs for the controversial pick-up truck. ⌘ Read more
Long-awaited spy agency review released after fears it would be buried
The government has boosted funding for the Office of National Intelligence after releasing a major review of Australia's spy agencies. ⌘ Read more
Liberal preselection reject wins seat for WA Nationals
The regional seats of Albany, Warren-Blackwood and Pilbara have been finalised as counting continues two weeks after the state election. ⌘ Read more
Ballarat Grammar expels students over assaults
A prestigious private school in regional Victoria says boys have been expelled after an investigation into student-on-student violence at the school's boarding house. ⌘ Read more
Canberra short-term rental levy 'far short' of housing crisis fix
From July 1 short-term rental accommodation bookings of less than 28 days, made on booking services like Airbnb and Stayz, will pay a five per cent levy in the ACT. ⌘ Read more
Heathrow Airport closes due to major power outage caused by fire
The United Kingdom's biggest airport, Heathrow Airport, is experiencing a significant power outage due to a fire at an electrical substation that supplies the airport's power and it will be closed until midnight on March 21. ⌘ Read more
Judge rules Mariah Carey did not steal All I Want For Christmas Is You
A lawsuit claiming the hit Christmas song infringed the copyright of an earlier song with the same title has been dismissed without trial. ⌘ Read more
Is beef tallow good for your skin?**
Is beef tallow something you associate more with the kitchen or the bathroom cabinet?
Dermatologists share their verdict on beef tallow as skincare. ⌘ Read more
'You can die': NSW power outage inquiry hears outback horror stories
Residents in the state's Far West, including some relying on medical equipment who feared for their lives, tell politicians about the impacts of rolling blackouts last year. ⌘ Read more
OpenAI faces complaint after ChatGPT 'hallucinated' man murdered his sons
Digital rights group Noyb says the chatbot generated inaccurate personal data, violating EU privacy rules. ⌘ Read more
Hollywood director arrested for allegedly swindling Netflix out of $17 million
Plus White Lotus star Jason Isaacs wades into prosthetic penis discourse, protesters interrupt Gal Gadot's walk of fame ceremony and more. ⌘ Read more
Hire e-scooter future in doubt as operators pull out of Melbourne council
The future of e-scooter hire in Melbourne has been thrown into doubt after two major operators withdrew services from an inner Melbourne council. ⌘ Read more
Lando calls for calm despite being F1 championship leader
Coming off a superb victory in the season-opening race in Melbourne, Lando Norris solidified himself as a championship contender in 2025, and McLaren as the team to beat in the early stages of this season. ⌘ Read more
Popular Adelaide music venue fears closure over single noise complaint
Milledge's Distillation in the heart of Port Adelaide's commercial district is being taken to court by the local council over what its owners say is a lone noise complaint. ⌘ Read more
Live updates: Australia bowl first against world champions in series opener
Australia begins its three-match T20 series against the world champions New Zealand in Auckland. ⌘ Read more
Baby rescued from rubble after air strike in Gaza killed her family
After hearing cries of a baby from underneath concrete rubble in Khan Younis, rescuers dig down to find the infant alive. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over spate of antisemitic graffiti across Sydney
Police allege the man targeted two homes, a Jewish school and a shopping centre with antisemitic graffiti. ⌘ Read more
Khawaja hits back at 'inflammatory' Queensland Cricket claims
Australia opener Usman Khawaja rejects comments made by a leading Queensland Cricket official after he missed the Bulls' most recent Sheffield Shield match. ⌘ Read more
Biologists discover new species of skink on north Queensland island
The discovery of the Scawfell Island sunskink marks the second unique species to be unearthed on Scawfell Island near Mackay. ⌘ Read more
Joining a long list of shuttered festivals, a local favourite calls time
One of the most acclaimed contemporary indie musicians in the world will play this festival in Victoria's south-west on the weekend, but it will be the event's final run as it becomes yet another Australian festival to succumb to financial pressures. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over allegedly smuggling caravan terror hoax suspect out of Australia
The man is alleged to have helped Sayet Erhan Akca sail from Australia to Thailand in late 2023 to escape drug importation charges. ⌘ Read more
Police investigation into TikTok comment uncovers threat to second mosque
NSW Police are investigating a threat made to a mosque in Padstow that references the Christchurch massacre a day after Lakemba mosque received a similar threat. ⌘ Read more
WA man first convicted for sharing violent extremist material online
A 19-year-old West Australian man who shared Islamic State beheading videos online becomes the first person convicted under new Commonwealth counter-terrorism laws covering social media use. ⌘ Read more
'Prickly little bugger' invading outback started with two pot plants
Two poorly placed cacti more than 50 years ago have turned into a full-scale invasion. It's prompting calls for people to dispose of their cacti safely to avoid a very prickly problem. ⌘ Read more
Trump signs order aimed at dismantling US Department of Education
The order would leave school policy almost entirely in the hands of states and local boards, a prospect that alarms many within the US education system. ⌘ Read more
Minningup Pool is a place of life, death, and celebration
Biliar Wilman Noongar man Phillip Ugle makes sure his family's cultural traditions and knowledge are enshrined for generations to come. ⌘ Read more
SA fisher says 'burning' water harming marine life and business
Similar seawater quality problems to those that have been reported near Victor Harbor are threatening the livelihood of a fisher in the state's south-east. ⌘ Read more
Live: Coles argues supermarkets 'highly competitive' despite ACCC findings
Coles and Woolworths will be in focus as they respond to the ACCC's inquiry into supermarket pricing and competition. Follow the day's events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
Mettam stood firm amid leadership volatility, but now has called time
Two weeks ago, Libby Mettam conceded the WA Liberals had lost the election. Yesterday, she put an end to leadership speculation in her signature unruffled manner. ⌘ Read more
Surprised Alcaraz opts against supporting Djokovic-led PTPA lawsuit
World number three Carlos Alcaraz distances himself from the class-action lawsuit filed by Novak Djokovic's Professional Tennis Players' Association against the governing bodies of the sport. ⌘ Read more
Darwin wet season sees worst conditions for rough sleepers
Rough sleepers in the Top End have been significantly impacted by the hot weather conditions recorded this wet season, with community service providers urging the government to do more. ⌘ Read more
'Flawed to the core': How self-hatred can impact mental health
Self-criticism, guilt and low self-worth are among the features of a toxic form of self-loathing that can have serious consequences. ⌘ Read more
How a chat over dinner offered Aussie cyclists a life-changing opportunity
The National Road Series was being run "on the smell of an oily rag" and fading into insignificance. Now, the Pro Velo SuperLeague is on a mission to re-energise domestic cycling by offering a huge carrot to its most successful riders. ⌘ Read more
Landlord says real estate agents 'culpable' in state's housing crisis
With rents rising, one landlord says the real estate industry needs to be scrutinised while the Real Estate Institute of Victoria proposes land tax reforms to help alleviate pressure on housing providers offering long-term leases. ⌘ Read more
Australian Severance star takes us behind the scenes ahead of epic finale
Australian Severance star Dichen Lachman, who plays Mark's wife Gemma, takes us behind the scenes as the epic 76-minute series finale, Cold Harbor, finally hits our screens. ⌘ Read more
At least 50 Norfolk pines to be destroyed after Alfred lashed Gold Coast
One-fifth of all Norfolk Pines assessed on the Gold Coast in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred are deemed to be unsafe and will be destroyed. ⌘ Read more
Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan dies of cancer aged 76
Speaking openly about his cancer, Jordan said in December that he had gone through "very dark days" since the diagnosis of aggressive bladder and prostate cancer that spread into the spine and the pelvis. ⌘ Read more
Two sporting legends share how they moved past injuries to reach new heights
For professional athletes, an injury can be devastating. Lydia Williams and Bob Murphy share how they moved past the pain. ⌘ Read more
Four in five Queenslanders yet to download digital ID despite $50m spend
The minister responsible for customer service says he wants a new digital app that will make dealing with government services "seamless and quick". ⌘ Read more
Not a single homeless person evicted by police after mayor's threat
Not a single fine or move-on order has been issued to homeless people in Brisbane, one week after Brisbane City Council declared it would evict campers from its parks. ⌘ Read more