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Bird flu is ravaging egg supply, but a deadlier strain is coming from overseas
Since 1959 the avian flu virus H5N1 has been popping up around the globe. Now scientists believe it could spark the next pandemic. ⌘ Read more
Utah becomes first US state to ban pride flags in schools, government buildings
Utah has become the first state in the US to prohibit flying LGBTQIA+ pride flags at schools and all government buildings. ⌘ Read more
Labor commits to outlaw supermarket price gouging if re-elected
The government vows to set up a taskforce to investigate how to best make it illegal for supermarkets to price-gouge customers, despite the ACCC's inquiry failing to confirm price gouging was happening. ⌘ Read more
Andrew Tate sued by former girlfriend as she seeks restraining order
"He has told me if I crossed him, he would ruin my life, rape me, or kill me," Mr Tate's ex-girlfriend Brianna Stern says. Her  lawyer says the facts alleged in the lawsuit are extremely disturbing. ⌘ Read more
'The good guy!': MP full of praise for himself in social media blunder
Federal MP Andrew Gee's Facebook account has been caught impersonating a disgruntled voter and praising the politician for his stand against "dirty tactics" by an opponent. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Myanmar death toll jumps to 694 after strong earthquake
Myanmar's isolated military junta chief, Min Aung Hlaing, declares a state of emergency in all affected areas and says he expects the number of casualties to rise further. ⌘ Read more
Live: Broncos enforcer facing suspension after high tackle in derby
A fiery Brisbane derby has resulted in charges against starting forwards for both the Broncos and the Dolphins. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
More than 1 million Afghans could soon be forced out of Pakistan
A March 31 deadline could see more than a million Afghans forced out of Pakistan and back to a country already buckling under crisis. ⌘ Read more
Sunshine Coast's NBL chances hurt by Olympics venue switch
Basketball Queensland says the state government's decision to scrap an indoor sports centre will "definitely" impact the region's push for a national league team. ⌘ Read more
Dutton vows energy bills will come down, but won't give dollar figure
The Coalition leader has pledged that his gas reservation plan — which was revealed in his budget reply speech this week — would bring down energy prices by the end of the calendar year. ⌘ Read more
Elon Musk's AI startup firm buys his own X social media platform
The all-stock deal combines two of Mr Musk's multiple portfolio companies and potentially eases Musk's ability to train his AI model known as Grok. ⌘ Read more
Federal government to view rock art report before approving gas project
There are calls for a report to be released into potential damage to ancient rock art, before final approval is given to a major Woodside gas project. ⌘ Read more
Live: Demons seek first win against Suns out to make MCG statement
Melbourne is yet to win in 2025, and will face yet another challenge against a Gold Coast team desperate to prove it is the real deal with a rare win at the MCG. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Beef producers say this steak stays juicy even when overcooked
Marbling has long been considered essential to steak quality, but new research is highlighting the role of omega-3. ⌘ Read more
Flooding risk for WA's north as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Dianne moves inland
Communities in Western Australia's north are on high alert for the risk of flooding as Ex-Tropical Cyclone Diane continues to move inland after crossing the coast on Saturday morning. ⌘ Read more
Woman undergoes heart transplant within two weeks of brain surgery
After decades living with congenital heart disease, Richelle Murray says she's "living proof" that organ donation can change lives. ⌘ Read more
Curry has become symbolic of Indian cuisine, but it's more complicated
Curry is a dish that has become symbolic of Indian cuisine, but the word itself doesn't originate from India, and many Indian people bristle at its association with their culture. ⌘ Read more
Historic NSW school building destroyed by suspicious blaze
More than 50 firefighters fought the blaze in Lismore for several hours. Police are set to investigate the cause. ⌘ Read more
The cattle-rancher congressman leading charge to tariff Australian beef
As American producers lobby Donald Trump to put tariffs on Australian meat imports, a Republican cattle-rancher takes the fight to the US Congress. ⌘ Read more
Sewage running through North Queensland properties as rain continues
Raw sewage is running through properties in Australia's largest northern city as infrastructure buckles after months of record-breaking rain. ⌘ Read more
Kasatkina, world number 12, switches allegiances to represent Australia
Tennis star Daria Kasatkina will represent Australia in future tournaments after her application for permanent residency was accepted by the government. ⌘ Read more
Sheffield Shield final live: South Australia face daunting chase after remarkable turnaround
South Australia will require the highest ever successful run chase in Sheffield Shield final history if it is to defeat Queensland in an engrossing match at Karen Rolton Oval. Follow the scores and stats in our live ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Assisted dying rules exclude people with dementia. Will it change?**
Sue Starr has requested access to Voluntary Assisted Dying should she one day be diagnosed with dementia. But fulfilling that request would currently be illegal. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne animal hospital trials iPads for cats to help them de-stress
An animal hospital in Melbourne has found cats and kittens that watch TV shows on iPads are more likely to be adopted and well socialised. ⌘ Read more
Man charged over 'violating' footage allegedly obtained from hospital sleep clinic
A man who worked at a sleep clinic at a Perth public hospital is charged with multiple offences related to footage of female patients getting undressed. ⌘ Read more
Analysts warn NT that relying on gas won't guarantee lower power prices
The Northern Territory government is relying on gas as the key to bringing down local power prices, but energy analysts say it's risky to put all the eggs in the gas basket. ⌘ Read more
Shoplifters make life even harder for regional traders
With retail thefts almost doubling since 2022, traders dealing with the cost-of-living crunch are devastated when stolen stock disappears out their doors. ⌘ Read more
The WA seats that could decide Australia's next government
In what's expected to be a close race across the country, every vote in the Federal Election will count — and a handful of Western Australian seats could decide who forms the nation's next government. ⌘ Read more
Brisbane rates likely to rise as median land passes $700,000**
Land valuations in Brisbane have climbed almost 20 per cent, while some regional locations have seen increases of more than 230 per cent. ⌘ Read more
Not guilty verdict for two men accused of murder in north-west Tasmania
Blaise Christopher Badderley and Dane Ronald Pyke have been found not guilty of murdering Dean Jupp at his north-west Tasmanian home in 2022. The pair have been found guilty of aggravated burglary and other charges. ⌘ Read more
Tiny Huxley needs a hero. He's found one in marathon man Mitch
Broken Hill steps up for the family of a boy born with a rare and debilitating genetic condition. But none will go further than Mitch McKenny, who is ready to run 27 marathons in 27 days to raise awareness and funds for research into the syndrome. ⌘ Read more
Alleged driver charged after hitting two school boys with stolen car
The alleged driver is set to face the ACT Magistrate's court this morning. The boys remain in Canberra Hospital in a serious condition. ⌘ Read more
Growing number of Aussie basketballers land US college scholarships
The number of aspiring Australians being awarded sporting scholarships to American colleges is rising each year, with one Melbourne-based program breaking its own record. ⌘ Read more
No-one expected it to rain bitcoin, but budget week was a tech drought
Even though the tech sector had low expectations for this budget, there's something impressive about the fact that budget week still managed to genuinely surprise and worry even the most devoted realists in the tech economy. ⌘ Read more
Witness intimidation claims dominate fatal helicopter crash inquiry
Damning evidence, a radio shock jock, and accusations of witness intimidation have dominated hearings into a defence helicopter crash off the Queensland coast that killed four aviators. ⌘ Read more
Australia's greatest artists share a few things in common
After another season exploring the essence of creativity with some of the nation's biggest names, I've learned they have a few things in common. ⌘ Read more
Cattle industry set for 'all guns blazing' live export ban compo fight
Furious cattle producers are heading back to court to win compensation that hundreds of claimants have still not received since a successful class action against the Commonwealth's 2011 live export ban to Indonesia. ⌘ Read more
Maddison Levi sets new Australian rugby record after sevens try-scoring blitz
Sevens flyer Maddison Levi becomes the all-time top try scorer in the country's rugby annals at the age of just 22 in Hong Kong. ⌘ Read more
Judge's sentence for taser death of 95yo 'surprising', legal experts say
Kristian White's non-custodial sentence is likely a surprise to public, legal experts say. ⌘ Read more
Live: First full election campaign day for Albanese and Dutton
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton will embark on their first full day of campaigning on Saturday, ahead of a federal election called for May 3. ⌘ Read more
How 'game changer' plan for more housing turned into classic Sydney stoush
In 2023, the Minns government announced its plan to turn Rosehill Gardens Racecourse into 25,000 homes. The idea has now fallen into racing industry in-fighting and political drama. ⌘ Read more
Kangaroos found dead, paralysed near SA beach affected by algal bloom
An expert has called for the marsupials' deaths to be investigated after previous occurrences were dismissed as being caused by a grass that can cause "staggers' in kangaroos. WARNING: This story contains content that readers may find distressing. ⌘ Read more
Collecting 450,000 cans and bottles helped Damien save a house deposit
A NSW man has gone to great lengths to cash in on recycling, returning almost half a million cans over seven years to save for his first home. ⌘ Read more
Gout Gout isn't the only Aussie teen putting the athletics world on notice
As Gout Gout continues his remarkable rise, 18-year-old Canberran Cameron Myers is also making a name for himself on the international stage following a string of record-breaking performances. ⌘ Read more
Prisoner told he had gastro found dead in cell hours later, inquest told
The Indigenous man was said to be struggling to breathe, vomiting and sweating through his clothes before he died while serving a sentence for aggravated burglary. ⌘ Read more
The nine books our critics couldn't put down last month
There's a Nobel Prize winner's latest work, an homage to Heart of Darkness, a psychosexual mystery and more in this month's ABC Arts critics' recommendations. ⌘ Read more
In 1994, two events and two men put Türkiye on a path to this moment
Nationwide protests are rocking Türkiye as its jailed presidential alternative issues a message from jail. ⌘ Read more
Weekend washout as QLD deluge reaches NSW
Much of Australia is being drenched by rain or thunderstorms this weekend thanks to a rare southern intrusion of very moist equatorial air. ⌘ Read more
'This isn't regular wet season rain': Unprecedented floods hit outback Qld
Residents in outback Queensland have been forced to evacuate towns and there are fears of major stock losses that could have a significant impact on the agricultural industry. ⌘ Read more
One word sums up the wall of election cliches you've heard in the past 24 hours
The election campaign begins with both sides already having given their campaign policy speeches. ⌘ Read more
Why would the RBA leave interest rates on hold if there's a case to cut?**
With little risk of inflation spiking higher, the RBA could comfortably move to cut interest rates on Tuesday. But it's highly unlikely to do so, and it's worth exploring why. ⌘ Read more
Rare plea for help from Myanmar military after 144 people killed in earthquake disaster
Myanmar's military leader has called on any country or organisation to help his country rebuild after the devastating earthquake. ⌘ Read more
Greenland forms new government hours before visit by JD Vance
Several political parties in Greenland form a new coalition government, just hours before a visit by US Vice President JD Vance, as the country's incoming PM urges unity against a US takeover. ⌘ Read more
Ukraine launches surprise offensive on Russian territory, bloggers say
Just as Ukrainian forces are losing their grip on the pocket of Russia's Kursk region they captured last year, they have staged a so-far little-publicised incursion into the adjacent Belgorod region, according to Russian military bloggers. ⌘ Read more
Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire began
The Israeli Defense Forces says it launched strikes on a Hezbollah drone storage facility in the Beirut suburb of Dahieh. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Tropical Cyclone Dianne forms as category one off WA
The Bureau of Meteorology said winds up to 75 kilometres per hour were already lashing island communities with the system expected to reach the mainland shortly after 2am on Saturday. ⌘ Read more
Kimberley man jailed for five years after raping 7yo girl
The 58-year-old man was sentenced in the Broome District Court on Friday for offences committed between 2015 and 2017. ⌘ Read more
Live: State of emergency declared in Bangkok after magnitude-7.7 earthquake hits Myanmar
A magnitude-7.7 earthquake has struck Mandalay, the second-largest city in Myanmar, with the effects felt as far as Thailand and Vietnam. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Live: Desperate Blues chasing first win as Bulldogs look to bounce back
Carlton is yet to taste victory this AFL season, while the Western Bulldogs are aiming to rebound from last week's narrow loss to Collingwood. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Choppers evacuate dozens as flooding swamps a third of Qld
Outback Queenslanders are being flown to safety by local pilots in a growing flood emergency now threatening a third of the state. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Magnitude-7.7 earthquake strikes central Myanmar
The magnitude-7.7 earthquake hit near Mandalay in central Myanmar, according to the US Geological Survey, at a depth of only 10 kilometres. ⌘ Read more
Pilot seriously injured in plane crash at Australian International Airshow
Emergency services rushed to the air show at Avalon, south-west of Melbourne. ⌘ Read more
Former education officer sexted schoolgirl but denies kidnapping two others
A former Aboriginal Education Officer Jayden Hudson Thorpe has pleaded guilty to sexting a schoolgirl, and not guilty to kidnapping two others and plying them with drugs. ⌘ Read more
WA electoral commissioner takes leave before election count finishes amid poll issues
Robert Kennedy is on leave as vote counting continues in the state election — a poll marred by logistical issues — but his absence is not expected to affect the ongoing tally. ⌘ Read more
Search for missing river rafter ends in tragedy in WA's north
WA police confirm they have found the body of a 79-year-old man who capsized while rafting in the Kimberley's Drysdale River. ⌘ Read more
Search suspended for Qld police officer Jay Notaro missing from northern NSW
The search for a missing Queensland police officer has been suspended four days after the detective inspector disappeared near a northern New South Wales beach. ⌘ Read more
Live: Storm clouds lift as Papenhuyzen cleared for Melbourne
Melbourne fullback Ryan Papenhuyzen has been cleared to play in the Storm's clash with the Dragons on Saturday after overcoming an ankle injury. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Measles outbreak worsens, triggering 'intense' contact tracing effort
Western Australia's measles outbreak is continuing to worsen, with six cases now confirmed, while New South Wales has issued a measles alert. ⌘ Read more
Australia's chocolate consumption declines for the first time in years
Australians are eating more red meat and poultry while cutting back on sweet treats, according to a new report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). ⌘ Read more
More gas, lower prices 'years away' as experts poke holes in Coalition plans
Experts say the time to establish a gas reservation policy has passed, and plans to bring more gas online are years away and will fail to provide immediate relief to power prices. ⌘ Read more
Canberra man found not guilty of importing ice in the mail
Gerardo Penna admitted trafficking drugs, but denied any involvement in the importation of a parcel from America, which was intercepted by police in Sydney. ⌘ Read more
After two decades, Defence finally sells prime Sydney land for $44m**
The sale of 18 plots of land in the inner-city suburb of Haberfield brought in more than $44 million on Thursday. The government first subdivided the plot in 2003 to auction off, but concerns about flooding held up the sale and it's taken decades to address concerns about the site. ⌘ Read more
'Element of Canberra bashing' in Coalition plan to cut public service, Labor says
Federal election campaigns usually don't give much consideration to Canberra, but the Coalition has committed to making cutbacks through a hiring freeze on public service jobs if elected. ⌘ Read more
Man injured while making gin woke up in intensive care, court told
A Tasmanian gin and whisky distillery is in court over a fire that resulted in a worker receiving burns to 40 per cent of his body. ⌘ Read more
Man who impersonated nurse 13 times and assaulted patient avoids jail
A relative of former NDIS worker Brandon Chesney — who impersonated a nurse at the Royal Adelaide Hospital on 13 different occasions, and assaulted a patient — says she believes he should have been imprisoned and that he "isn't remorseful". ⌘ Read more
SANFL season kicks off featuring Saturday night TV broadcast
The first month of the SANFL boasts some "marquee" games as several are played under lights, a rematch between last year's grand finalists looms, and the league's best will face off against arch rivals the VFL in both the men's and women's sides. ⌘ Read more
Giddey nails NBA game-winner over LeBron from beyond halfcourt
Australian star Josh Giddey continues his phenomenal run of form with a long-range buzzer beater to take down LeBron James and the Lakers in their NBA clash. ⌘ Read more
Arrest made after murder of Tanya Glover, whose body was found in wall
Cleaners found Tanya Glover's body in the wall of a storage facility in an Alderley apartment complex in December 2022. ⌘ Read more
Police remain tight-lipped after bundles of cash wash up on beach
Investigators have confirmed the discovery on the NSW south coast but are sharing few other details. The ABC understands several people were at the beach at the time, including a boat close to shore. ⌘ Read more
Company fined $400k after worker crushed to death at hay baling plant
Harley Muir, 29, died from crush injuries in 2021 after he became entangled while working on a multibaler machine at a factory in Bridgewater, near Bendigo. ⌘ Read more
Australian wins biggest cash prize in network TV history
Plus Sean "Diddy" Combs has some claims dismissed from civil suit and No Other Lands co-director hits back at Oscar open letter. ⌘ Read more
The key election promises from Labor and the Coalition
Keep up with all the major commitments promised by Labor and the Coalition as they campaign for Australia's vote. ⌘ Read more
Dua Lipa wins copyright case over song Levitating as judge dismisses lawsuit
US District Judge Katherine Polk Failla said the complainants failed to show "substantial similarity" between Levitating and their song Wiggle and Giggle All Night. ⌘ Read more
Judge in fatal stabbing case urges young people to 'stop carrying knives'
Spencer Shumski, 22, has been sentenced to jail with a non-parole period of three years after fatally stabbing a 38-year-old Victorian father who was celebrating his wife's birthday in 2023. With time served, Shumski will be eligible for parole in May next year. ⌘ Read more
Small town's touching battle to save a beloved timber jetty
The sudden closure of a small jetty has sparked furore in the WA town of Augusta, where locals are reflecting on the deep, meaningful memories made on its timber planks. ⌘ Read more
How Brisbane's planned stadiums stack up against previous Games
Brisbane has put its cards down on the table for its showpiece stadiums ahead of the 2032 Olympics. But how do the planned venues stack up against previous Games? ⌘ Read more
Man accused of importing $91m worth of meth from China set to face court
The 39-year-old was arrested in January after authorities intercepted parcels that allegedly contained 99kg of methamphetamine, which police said equalled "990,000 street-level deals". ⌘ Read more
A crime most fowl as chooks stolen from Hobart school
The egg shortage is considered a possible motive after chickens were plucked from a flock of birds at a Hobart school. ⌘ Read more
Lawson's F1 axing makes him a scapegoat for wider problems at Red Bull
Liam Lawson has suffered one of the more ruthless axings in Formula 1, and his replacement will need to overcome a temperamental car and a dysfunctional team or be at risk of a similar fate. ⌘ Read more
Native title holders win right to see records of mining millions
Native title holders in South Australia's Flinders Ranges win the right to access financial records showing how tens of millions of dollars in mining royalties have been spent, after the state's Supreme Court upheld an earlier ruling. ⌘ Read more
Council launches fines blitz on travellers 'hogging' public facilities
A stoush has broken out between working tourists and residents of an upmarket part of Albany, southern WA, over public facilities at one of the city's most popular beaches. ⌘ Read more
Sheffield Shield final live: All eyes on Queensland batters on pivotal third day
Queensland will need a big day three with the bat as it looks to set up a chance of winning a dramatic Sheffield Shield final against South Australia. Follow the scores and stats in our ScoreCentre. ⌘ Read more
Two school students hospitalised after car crashes outside in Canberra's south
Two school students are in hospital with severe injuries after a car crash in Griffith this morning. ⌘ Read more
Preparing, reviving and rebuilding your garden to cope with heavy rain
Gardening Australia experts share their tips and tricks for wet weather preparation and clean-up — and offer advice for creating a more resilient garden. ⌘ Read more
Outback flood tops 1974 levels, towns evacuate amid major stock loss fears
Outback Queensland residents say the floodwater has reached "unprecedented" levels, with many forced to evacuate their homes and leave stock to fend for themselves. ⌘ Read more
Weekly news quiz: A group chat, a Senate prop and Jacob Elordi plays a heart-throb
It's been another big week in news, so it's time to test yourself. ⌘ Read more
E-bike rider killed after colliding with NSW Police car in Sydney
An e-bike rider has been killed after he and a police car collided at Waterloo in Sydney's inner-south. ⌘ Read more
Five bills passed NT parliament in six days. Here's what you need to know
Over six sitting days, six pieces of legislation were introduced and five bills were passed through the Northern Territory's only parliamentary chamber. ⌘ Read more
How fatherhood is changing Peter Bol's perspective on life and athletics
Olympian Peter Bol's outlook on life has changed since the birth of his daughter Reyna, giving him a renewed focus and appreciation as he prepares himself for this year's World Athletics Championships. ⌘ Read more
Lehmann happy to acknowledge SA's strong position in Shield final
Attempting to end a 29-year title drought, South Australia will arrive on Friday at Karen Rolton Oval in control of the Sheffield Shield final but still with work to do. ⌘ Read more