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The budget expands the Help to Buy housing scheme. Here's how it works
The federal government will spend another $800 million to provide first home buyers with the opportunity to own a property with lower deposits and smaller mortgages. ⌘ Read more
Former Alice Springs principal resigns from council amid child assault charges
A former Alice Springs school principal charged with allegedly assaulting several children has stepped down from town council citing "personal and professional obstacles". ⌘ Read more
Samsung Electronics co-CEO dies, leaving new appointee in charge
Han Jong-hee, the co-CEO of South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has died at age 63. ⌘ Read more
Government reveals federal budget crackdown on non-compete clauses
The Albanese government will ban non-compete clauses for nearly 3 million workers and crack down on anti-competitive labour practices. ⌘ Read more
The WA Liberals have bet big on Basil Zempilas. Will he deliver?**
Is Basil Zempilas the silver bullet the WA Liberals so desperately need? Even within the party's own ranks, opinions are divided. ⌘ Read more
How sporting bodies and the community are reacting to the Olympic plan
While sporting bodies are almost always happy with mass spending on infrastructure, some members of the community are unhappy with the decision to build a new stadium. ⌘ Read more
Rocky to host Olympics rowing as expert promises crocs won't 'eat much'
Exciting news for regional Rockhampton as it learns it will host Brisbane Olympics rowing, but the sport's governing bodies have concerns the Fitzroy River course — crocodile habitat — may not meet international standards. ⌘ Read more
Patients at risk after surgical equipment compromised by humidity
Surgical equipment which was compromised when humidity in a storage room rose above threshold levels put 38 Women's and Children's Hospital patients at "low risk", the hospital's management has revealed. ⌘ Read more
Detainment of 15yo in NT police watch house reignites human rights concerns
The teenage girl was held in a Northern Territory police watch house for three nights, with the national children's commissioner calling the incident a "scandalous" reflection of Australia's human rights record. ⌘ Read more
First Nations-led prison program uses sport to tackle trauma
A one-of-its-kind basketball program in prison gave Aaron Hyde a shot at turning his life around. Now, he's evening the playing field for other young people. ⌘ Read more
See all the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games venues announced so far
The Queensland state government has announced its plans for the 2032 Olympics, offering a first clear insight into the stadiums and venues to be featured during the Games. ⌘ Read more
Major stock losses on the cards as flood sweeps south-west Queensland
One grazier has recorded more than 350 millimetres of rain in 48 hours — more than he usually sees in 12 months — as towns are cut off and properties inundated. ⌘ Read more
Five more melioidosis deaths in north Queensland as heavy rain continues
The death toll from Queensland's unprecedented melioidosis outbreak continues to rise with another five fatalities reported in the state's north in the past week. ⌘ Read more
How can you stay safe on a fast boat in Bali?**
The death of an Australian tourist on a snorkelling boat that capsized near Bali once again raises concerns over boat safety for tourists. ⌘ Read more
Police had no power to remove licence from elderly man before fatal crash, inquest told
An inquest has heard an elderly man who died after driving on the wrong side of a highway in 2019 was pulled over by police weeks earlier. The officer says he believes the man was "incapable of driving on the road at the time", but could not stop him from driving. ⌘ Read more
Ruby Wax on her infamous interviews with Donald Trump and OJ Simpson
Comedian Ruby Wax says Donald Trump “hated” her so much, he threw her off his plane in a notorious interview. ⌘ Read more
Alleged crime figure denied bail despite 'draconian' jail conditions
Masood Zakaria, who was extradited back to Australia over his alleged involvement in a 2021 murder, will remain in Goulburn Correctional Centre after his bail request was denied. ⌘ Read more
'Monster' jailed for sexual assault of young girl in her bedroom
A man who sexually assaulted a seven-year-old girl in an act of "significant violence" after breaking into her Perth home is sentenced to 18 years in prison. ⌘ Read more
What does 23andMe's collapse mean for customers' data?**
The genomic testing company says the way it stores data hasn't changed and any new buyers would have to follow the "applicable law" about security. ⌘ Read more
Setback for coal mine bid on 'prime' Qld agricultural land
The state's attorney-general has released a preliminary finding that a licence to develop a coking coal mine near Bundaberg is not in the public interest. ⌘ Read more
De Minaur's cheeky dig after stunning win over 18yo superstar in Miami
Australian number one Alex de Minaur jokes after his victory that the Miami Open crowd feels more like a home match for Brazilian hot shot João Fonseca. ⌘ Read more
Independent to open 69th store in face-off with big supermarkets
As rising costs and shrinking margins continue to hit independent grocers, competition with Coles and Woolworths is getting stiffer. But that is not stopping them from trying. ⌘ Read more
The AFL's next contender and great forward arrive as teams benefit from savvy recruitment
The Crows signalled their arrival as a force to be reckoned with, as did Sam Darcy, while a couple of big men continue to show the benefits of savvy recruitment. Here's what we learned from round two of the AFL season. ⌘ Read more
University cuts up to 180 more jobs amid student visa changes
The University of Wollongong will cut up to 10 per cent of its non-academic staff in its latest round of redundancies, which it claims is a consequence of changes to international student visa processing. ⌘ Read more
Champion jockey Danny Nikolic fronts court over attempted theft of luxury items
Former champion jockey Danny Nikolic and lawyer Patrick Lennon have appeared before the Melbourne Magistrates' Court after allegedly attempting to steal luxury items valued at $177,000. ⌘ Read more
Newly-minted MP Basil Zempilas voted in unopposed as WA Liberal leader
After winning his seat by an extremely thin margin, newly minted Churchlands MP and Perth Lord Mayor, Basil Zempilas, has been voted by his colleagues as leader of the WA Liberals. ⌘ Read more
Facebook shut down in PNG in 'test' to stop 'pornography, misinformation'
Facebook users in Papua New Guinea remain offline after the government carried out what it described as "testing" to regulate hate speech and offensive content. ⌘ Read more
Australia on alert after UK detects world's first case of bird flu in sheep
Scientists call for the federal government to invest more in preventing the disease from spreading to Australia's $5 billion sheep meat industry. ⌘ Read more
Trump officials accidentally texted a journalist war plans. What did we learn?**
The incident has been condemned as one of the most "stunning and dangerous" breaches of military intelligence ever seen. ⌘ Read more
Live: Queensland premier unveils Brisbane's Olympic stadium plans
Following protests, reviews and new premiers, the Queensland government is about to announce its long-awaited stadium plans for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games. ⌘ Read more
Rabbitohs mascot apologises for pushing young fan after watching video
The man inside the costume as South Sydney's mascot, Charlie Gallico, says he now realises his actions at Shark Park were wrong and he hopes he has not harmed the club or the young fan's love of rugby league. ⌘ Read more
The fight for EV supremacy speeds up, as BYD overtakes Tesla's revenue
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD has unveiled its ultra-fast charger that promises to take just five minutes to fully power EVs — putting heat on rival Tesla in the process. But analysts say the electricity grid may not be ready, in Australia at least. ⌘ Read more
Why have Saturn's rings disappeared from view?**
Planets don't get much more iconic than Saturn. But if you managed to see it through a backyard telescope right now, you wouldn't see its rings. ⌘ Read more
Some 'badly treated' farmers not convinced on supermarket inquiry
Some farmers say the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission report hasn't gone far enough, with more transparency wanted between supermarkets and shoppers. Others are happy to see changes made to the way they do business with Coles, Aldi and Woolworths. ⌘ Read more
Teenage girl charged with attempted murder after man shot in arm
A 17-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot at North Lakes, north of Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
Bryce Cotton leaves Perth Wildcats but yet to reveal next move
Five-time National Basketball League MVP Bryce Cotton announces he is leaving the Perth Wildcats after nine seasons with the club. ⌘ Read more
Sashi and Charlie eloped in 2020. Four years on, it was time to throw a party
When my husband and I eloped in 2020, we promised ourselves that we'd have a big party later. After the pandemic, miscarriages and my father's death, it was time to manufacture some joy. ⌘ Read more
Panel van re-emerges as key clue in 44-year-old WA cold case probe
Police investigating the disappearance of 12-year-old Lisa Mott from Collie in 1980 appeal for help as they try to identify the owner of a yellow panel van previously found abandoned in bushland. ⌘ Read more
Netflix's Adolescence raises tough questions for parents. Let's unpack them
Parenting experts and psychologists say we should be talking with our teenagers about the themes raised in the crime drama. ⌘ Read more
For the first time in a generation, Manly and Daly Cherry-Evans are facing the unknown
For 15 years, Daly Cherry-Evans has been Manly's guiding star. Now, with the Sea Eagles legend set to exit the club, both Cherry-Evans and the Silvertails are off the edge of the map for the first time in an age. ⌘ Read more
Miner reopens private road after six truck rollovers
Heavy haulage trucking is again thundering along a mining company's private road in WA's Pilbara after a brief halt due to safety questions, but experts and residents still have concerns. ⌘ Read more
Animals evacuated after Sydney building fire threatens veterinary surgery
Animals were evacuated from a veterinary surgery after a fire broke out at a nearby laundry facility at Parramatta North in Sydney's west. ⌘ Read more
'I loved that my coach loves me': Gawn defends Goodwin over cryptic comment
Melbourne captain Max Gawn sees no problem with his coach's post-game comments despite them inadvertently making a private matter public at the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Town offers $20,000 in bid to lure butcher to the bush
The butcher in the WA town of Pingelly is selling up and the council is offering a significant financial incentive to whoever buys the business and keeps it running. ⌘ Read more
Mitch Marsh's heroics trumped by opponent's last-over six in IPL classic
Mitch Marsh is overshadowed by Ashutosh Sharma as the Delhi Capitals leave it till late to topple the Lucknow Super Giants in one of the most thrilling finishes in IPL history. ⌘ Read more
Two reviews and three premiers: The path to Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium
Brisbane's Olympic stadium will be announced today — but to get here, there have been more twists and turns than a gold medal winning gymnastics routine. ⌘ Read more
Volunteer firies are paying a major price but they keep fronting up
In more than three decades with Victoria's CFA, Jarrod Dark has fought plenty of intense fires. But with 17 hours' sleep in 10 days, no fire season has left him as exhausted as this summer's Grampians emergency. ⌘ Read more
Toxic microalgae identified as cause of bloom linked to marine deaths
A microalgae "toxic to fish but not humans" has been identified as the cause of a bloom linked to octopus and other marine deaths along SA beaches, with environment authorities saying the algae has flourished "marine heatwave" and "warmer-than-usual" sea temperatures. ⌘ Read more
Magazine editor 'accidentally' included in Trump team's war group chat
A US magazine editor appears to have been sent classified military plans after Donald Trump's national security team accidentally included him in their group chat. ⌘ Read more
Victorian man charged with murdering 79-year-old woman in Brisbane
A Victorian man has been charged with murder after a 79-year-old woman was found stabbed at a home in northern Brisbane on Monday. ⌘ Read more
Reid issued 'please explain' by AFL after giving fans the middle finger
West Coast has been issued a 'please explain' by the AFL over an offensive gesture made by second-year star Harley Reid in his side's loss to Brisbane. ⌘ Read more
After 14 years of false starts, Gonski's reforms are finally becoming reality
In 2011 David Gonski proposed school funding reforms with one goal in mind: giving all children an equal shot at an education. Now, after 14 years of false starts, his model will finally be implemented. ⌘ Read more
Young riders represent Australia in adrenaline-fuelled equestrian sport
You've probably never heard of horseball, but young Australians are making a name for themselves in the sport's world cup, which starts today. ⌘ Read more
Is our noisy world making us sick?**
Noise pollution can impact our physical and mental wellbeing, so periods of silence throughout the day may just be the antidote. ⌘ Read more
Cherry-Evans confirms desire to leave Manly after rejecting latest offer
Manly will be without its captain from next season onwards as Daly Cherry-Evans goes public with his desire to leave the only NRL club he has ever known. ⌘ Read more
The future of Queensland's Olympic venues will be revealed today
Premier David Crisafulli will unveil his government's final delivery plan for the Brisbane Games — including the site for the athlete's village, the future of the Gabba and whether a new stadium will be built at Victoria Park. ⌘ Read more
Woman's laundry obsession adds shine to footy team's stellar season
Doing the washing is no chore for Linda Robinson and it has taken her onto the sports field in support of a women's footy team that has made the local Australian Rules grand final. ⌘ Read more
US content creator secretly filmed Sydney women with sunglasses camera
An American man filmed women in Sydney's east with recording glasses and posted the footage to social media without the women's consent. ⌘ Read more
Disability advocacy service in administration as 'urgent' assessment underway
One of the state's largest disability advocacy services has gone into administration and an "urgent assessment of its operations and financial position" is underway. ⌘ Read more
Shockingly relevant play is restaged 50 years after it was written
Classic Australian play The Removalists has been restaged half a century after it was written, and it reveals a shocking relevance to today. ⌘ Read more
Ex-All Black presses claim to face Lions as Wallabies skipper stands tall
A former All Blacks prop is in the frame to be wearing Wallabies colours against the British and Irish Lions, while Harry Wilson shows his leadership value in the latest round of Super Rugby Pacific, writes Luke Pentony. ⌘ Read more
Here's everything we know about what's in today's pre-election budget
It was the federal budget that almost didn't happen, but the government is set to deliver its fourth budget tonight before voters head to the polls by mid-May. Here's every announcement that we already know about. ⌘ Read more
'My brother deserved better': Delay to start of Clinton Austin inquest
The coroner was due to start hearing evidence into the death in custody but lawyers for operators at Loddon Prison have argued against the admissibility of allegations against healthcare staff. ⌘ Read more
Environmental laws set to be scaled back in parliament's final days to save salmon jobs
Federal Labor will push through legislation today that could derail a legal battle over salmon farming's impact on an endangered ray and safeguard the industry's future in Tasmania. ⌘ Read more
Russian airstrike on Ukrainian city of Sumy injures 74, including children
The attack on the Ukrainian city of Sumy came as US and Russian negotiators were meeting in Saudi Arabia to discuss a proposed partial ceasefire. ⌘ Read more
Andrew and Tristan Tate report to police station in Romania
Influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate have reported to a police station in Romania after weeks spent in the US. ⌘ Read more
French actor Gerard Depardieu goes on trial for sexual assault
Prosecutors allege the assaults against two women - whose full identities have not been revealed - took place during the filming in 2021 of "Les Volets Verts" (The Green Shutters). ⌘ Read more
Mia Love, first Black Republican woman elected to US Congress, dies aged 49
Love was elected to the US House of Representatives in 2014, becoming the first African-American Republican woman in Congress and the first Black lawmaker to represent Utah. ⌘ Read more
DNA testing firm 23andMe files for bankruptcy after CEO's failed takeover bids
The company, which provides its customers with saliva-based test kits to help them learn their ancestry, is seeking to sell its assets, which include users' DNA data. ⌘ Read more
WA Liberals claim victory in Kalamunda, giving them seven lower house seats
The WA Liberals look set to become the state's official opposition party once again, after claiming victory in a seventh seat, by less than 100 votes. ⌘ Read more
Greenland’s PM slams visit by US officials, including Usha Vance
Usha Vance, the wife of US Vice President JD Vance, is set to make a high profile visit to Greenland this week. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Woman dead in northern Brisbane suburb The Gap, man taken into custody
Police and paramedics were called to a house on Chestnut Place in The Gap just before 4.30 this afternoon. ⌘ Read more
Trump demands removal of his portrait in Colorado's state capitol
Trump took to Truth Social to call for the removal of his 'purposefully distorted' portrait. ⌘ Read more
Trial begins for man accused of covering up Carly McBride's murder
Prosecutors allege James Anthony Cunneen spent three years helping another man avoid arrest for the murder of Carly McBride, whose remains were found in bushland near Scone in 2016. ⌘ Read more
Dental patient trapped mid-procedure in two-year, $33,000 nightmare
A WA woman has been left without teeth, tens of thousands of dollars poorer and desperate for implants after two dentists were charged with criminal offences. ⌘ Read more
Court hears A-League player said 'you'll ruin my career' pursuing alleged victim
The sexual assault trial of former Central Coast Mariners player Angel Torres has heard he met his alleged victim at a Terrigal nightclub and used Instagram to show her he was a professional football player. ⌘ Read more
Gas exporters could be forced to divert supply to Australia
Gas giants would be forced to supply more energy to the domestic energy market in exchange for more lax environmental regulations under gas reservation plans that could be adopted by both sides of politics. ⌘ Read more
Coal miner Peabody to pay $500,000 for polluting Royal National Park
Coal mine operator Peabody Energy, found guilty of two separate Metropolitan Mine pollution events in 2022, has today been ordered to pay more than half a million dollars in penalties and legal fees. ⌘ Read more
Women, children and elderly make up more than half of Gaza's 50,000 dead
The number of Gazans killed in the current conflict surpasses the death toll for any Arab conflict with Israel in more than 40 years. ⌘ Read more
'Youth housing penalty' locking young people out of social tenancies
Youth Allowance recipients facing homelessness are missing out on social housing tenancies over older jobseekers and age pensioners whose benefits pay more. ⌘ Read more
'Miracle' rescue for missing 6yo found clinging to tree in flash flood
The family of a boy with autism who went missing from a remote Kimberley community on the weekend have thanked everyone involved in his safe return after a community-wide search effort. ⌘ Read more
Ray Hadley gives evidence at Taipan inquiry over broadcast about crash
An inquiry into the deaths of four defence members in a helicopter crash off Queensland's coast has become heated, as an unlikely witness took the stand. ⌘ Read more
Kerr ruled out of playing with Matildas against South Korea
Matildas coach Tom Sermanni hoped to have his inspirational captain back in the fold for upcoming friendlies against South Korea, but Sam Kerr's English club has vetoed the plan. ⌘ Read more
Root causes of higher power prices remain as government offers $150 rebate
The federal government is promising another power bill rebate. But questions remain about the long-term solutions to Australia's energy price pains. ⌘ Read more
PM defends Rabbitohs mascot amid storm over viral video
A viral video appearing to show the South Sydney Rabbitohs' mascot pushing a child has prompted the prime minister to defend the man inside the bunny costume. ⌘ Read more
Premiership hero, coach quit in anger as gender pay row blows up
One of Cairns AFL's most successful women's teams is falling apart on the eve of the new season, accusing the club committee of refusing to pay even a third of the money allocated to its men's team. ⌘ Read more
Rain strands traveller in Simpson Desert with authorities seeking others
Heavy downpours in the Simpson Desert have left a man stranded in his vehicle while authorities make enquiries about another group of travellers. ⌘ Read more
Man accused of drug importation ordered ice on 'dark web', court hears
The trial of a man accused of attempting to import methamphetamine from America through the mail hears allegations he planned to organise the shipment on the dark web. ⌘ Read more
Australia crew unharmed after sail wing collapses before SailGP race
Australia suffered the dramatic wing collapse as they approached the line to begin seventh fleet race of the event. ⌘ Read more
Girls with rare genetic conditions kept from school after funding rejection
The parents of South Australian twin girls with conditions that mean they regularly need resuscitating vow to fight an NDIA decision to refuse a request for more support from registered nurses. ⌘ Read more
$24m boost for Queensland fire ant blitz, as 'self-treatment' scrapped
The state government announces extra funding to help to tackle invasive fire ants, as the pests continue to take a toll on people, livestock and farmers' bottom lines. ⌘ Read more
From soups to sweets, these recipes are perfect for Ramadan
Recipe developer Lina Jebeile looks forward to Ramadan each year. She shares simple dinners and sweets to enjoy after a day of fasting. ⌘ Read more
Staggs back for Broncos as Haas warns he is just getting started
Brisbane Broncos enforcer Payne Haas has warned that he is warming into his best work after his man-of-the-match performance last weekend. ⌘ Read more
Victorian police lay murder charge over cold case disappearance
Dramatic development in 19-year-old mystery as police arrest and charge a south-west Victorian man over the 2006 disappearance of Christopher Jarvis. ⌘ Read more
A group of animals navigate a world without humans in Oscar-winner Flow
In this dialogue-free cat's-eye view of a world after humans, a boatload of animals squabble and scamper but learn to survive as a makeshift family. ⌘ Read more
Thrilling conclusion to inaugural league shows Australian cycling in good hands
Sophie Marr and Jack Ward have earned development contracts with Australian professional teams Liv AlUa Jayco and Jayco AlUla in a thrilling finale to the inaugural ProVelo Super League. ⌘ Read more
Rally driving moves up a gear as interest in motorsports surges
Motorsport fans lap up the first round of the Australian Rally Championship held in the forests surrounding Canberra, with Lewis Bates securing victory on home turf for the first time. ⌘ Read more
Footy team makes 3,300km cross-country journey to honour late mate
Two football teams from opposite sides of Australia face off in Victoria to honour a beloved player who belonged to both clubs. ⌘ Read more
'Absolute cesspit': Mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey backs under-16 social media ban
The mother of British transgender teen Brianna Ghey speaks out in support of a social media ban for children aged under 16. ⌘ Read more
Person killed, another two injured in crash on Bruce Highway
Emergency services including four fire crews were called to the incident involving two vehicles on the highway near Bowen. ⌘ Read more