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Former Magpies and Tigers AFL player Andrew Krakouer dies aged 42
Andrew Krakouer, who played 137 AFL games for Richmond and Collingwood, has died age 42. ⌘ Read more
Tiny towns jump on plans to create Southern Hemisphere's largest rail trail
Tourists are discovering inland Queensland tiny towns and staying longer thanks to success of rail trails. ⌘ Read more
Mount Gambier is tipped to boom, but leaders say infrastructure is lacking
More than 18,000 people are expected to move to SA's Limestone Coast in the next 25 years, but local leaders say a mountain of work needs to be done. ⌘ Read more
Eddie McGuire used in deepfake financial scam video
Scammers have used footage of Eddie McGuire to try to snag victims on YouTube. ⌘ Read more
Routine drugging of race horses 'disaster waiting to happen'
Workers in the racing industry across Australia say horses are being routinely drugged for track work at the peril of rider and horse safety in a malpractice which could breach nation-wide racing rules. ⌘ Read more
Search underway for missing 9yo in Snowy Mountains
Family and police hold serious concerns for Axtyn Flack, who was last seen walking in Khancoban last night. ⌘ Read more
Manhunt underway after man shot, another stabbed on the Gold Coast
Police are searching for a man who allegedly shot a neighbour and stabbed another at a Surfers Paradise unit complex. ⌘ Read more
When is the next RBA meeting? Will we be getting another interest rate cut?**
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is due to meet for the second time in 2025 this week. Many people paying off a mortgage are hoping for a cut, but they may be waiting a while. ⌘ Read more
Lee holds nerve to claim Houston Open title for first PGA Tour win
After leading by a stroke heading into the final hole, Australia's Min Woo Lee breaks through for his first PGA Tour victory following a tense finish at the Houston Open. ⌘ Read more
Greenland's prime minister says the US will not get the island
The Greenland prime minister says "President Trump says that the United States is getting Greenland. Let me be clear: The United States won't get that." ⌘ Read more
Driver charged after man struck by two cars in fatal crash
A 65-year-old Adelaide man who was hit by two cars in Adelaide's CBD on Sunday night has died, with the driver of one of the vehicles being charged. ⌘ Read more
Window for Myanmar quake rescues closing as Russian and Chinese teams arrive
In Myanmar, there are reports of screaming coming from piles of rubble as the window to find earthquake survivors is quickly diminishing. ⌘ Read more
Rain forecast to continue across Queensland prolonging flood risk
The weather bureau says there is potential to see further flood level rises depending where the rain falls over the next several days. ⌘ Read more
Gym allegedly told queer man his dancing made others 'uncomfortable'
World Gym Ipswich has refused to respond to allegations it discriminated against one of its clients on the basis of his sexual orientation. ⌘ Read more
Starc takes five-wicket haul in IPL showdown with Cummins and Head
Mitchell Starc stars with the ball for Delhi Capitals in their seven-wicket victory over a Sunrisers Hyderabad team captained by Pat Cummins in the Indian Premier League. ⌘ Read more
Teens allegedly ram police car, hit speeds of 250kph in Melbourne
It is alleged machetes and knives were found in a stolen car that was recorded driving at excessive speeds after ramming a police car in Mooroolbark. ⌘ Read more
Adelaide young boys found interstate after missing for 17 days
Two young brothers who were reported missing from Adelaide more than a fortnight ago and were last seen in Canberra has been found safe and well, police say. ⌘ Read more
Orbital space rocket explodes 40 seconds after take-off
German startup Isar Aerospace says this was an initial test as part of a project aimed at kickstarting satellite launches from Europe. ⌘ Read more
GP's desperate plea to keep outback town's only clinic open
A remote Queensland GP says he is quitting for the sake of his mental health as he struggles to find someone to take over. ⌘ Read more
Homes evacuated, livelihoods washed away by floods in outback Queensland
Graziers say more aviation fuel is desperately needed as helicopters play a key role in evacuations, supply drops, and mustering. ⌘ Read more
Veteran wins bid to reinstate gun license after denying mass shooting threats
A veteran who allegedly threatened mass shootings at Mardi Gras and Centrelink has had his gun license reinstated after a tribunal found he posed no "real risk" to public safety. ⌘ Read more
Aussie Scott somersaults her way to aerial bronze at world titles
Danielle Scott reaches the podium in the women's aerials to round off a successful weekend for Australia at the FIS Freestyle Ski and Snowboard World Championships in Switzerland. ⌘ Read more
Hosting COP31 climate conference in 2026 is 'madness', Dutton suggests
The opposition leader says he will not support hosting a climate conference in tandem with Pacific nations. ⌘ Read more
Skin cancer diagnosis trial to upskill GPs, use AI in Victoria's north-west
A person living in the Loddon Mallee region of Victoria is 34 per cent more likely to get skin cancer than other Victorians. A team of researchers and doctors are working to improve health outcomes. ⌘ Read more
David Speirs has gone from '100 per cent secure' to a guilty plea
At this time last year, David Speirs was adamant his position as SA Liberal leader was "100 per cent secure". But the past 12 months have brought almost nothing other than challenges for the now 40-year-old, who last week stood in the dock. ⌘ Read more
Where will political leaders spend their time this election?**
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton are on the move. Where they go tells us what — and who — they care about. ⌘ Read more
'He said, I'm here to kill you': Principals speak out on rising violence
The level of violence faced by school leaders is the worst it's ever been, with both students and their parents reportedly making threats, according to a long-running survey of more than 2,000 principals. ⌘ Read more
Watchdog delivers scathing review into super funds on death benefit claims
Australia's corporate watchdog calls on superannuation funds to overhaul the way they deal with death benefit insurance claims, noting excessive delays, poor customer service and ineffective claims handling. ⌘ Read more
Health and energy compete for attention as Labor campaign shifts west
The first full week of the campaign could be shaped by economic events including an RBA meeting and deadline day for Trump tariffs. ⌘ Read more
A corrupt cop was jailed for one crime, but the evidence tells a bigger story
An investigation spanning more than a decade finds Mark Standen protected criminals, sabotaged investigations, and is believed to have helped facilitate drug imports. ⌘ Read more
Your Say: What matters to Tasmanian voters this federal election?**
With the federal election campaign underway, we've spoken to 15 Tasmanians from across the state's five electorates to see what topics they most want to see addressed. ⌘ Read more
Will younger voters contribute to the Trump bump?**
Gen Z and millennials will outnumber Baby Boomers on polling day. What do we know about their political beliefs? ⌘ Read more
No party is providing real answers to Australia's two biggest issues
Both major parties know how to improve Australia’s abysmal productivity performance but they have deemed it too hard. ⌘ Read more
Trump says he's 'pissed off' with Putin, threatens oil tariffs on Russia
The US president has issued an unusually critical assessment of Vladimir Putin, saying he was angered when the Russian president criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy's leadership. ⌘ Read more
Heartthrob actor Richard Chamberlain dies aged 90
Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heart-throb, has died at the age of 90. ⌘ Read more
Breaking: Magnitude-7.1 earthquake hits Tonga, tsunami threat issued
The US Tsunami Warning Centre says waves are possible within 300 kilometres of the epicentre, which struck approximately 100 kilometres off the coast of Tonga. ⌘ Read more
Albanese to announce joint $355m upgrade to Perth hospital
Federal Labor pledges to contribute $200 million for a $355m upgrade of St John Of God Midland Public Hospital, if re-elected in May. ⌘ Read more
'Number one risk': Sentebale chair strikes back against Prince Harry
Prince Harry faces explosive bullying allegations as he walks away from the charity he founded in his mother’s name. ⌘ Read more
Swedish journalist arrested over alleged terror ties, Turkish authorities say
Joakim Medin was detained in Istanbul as part of an investigation launched after a protest in Stockholm in January 2023, where a mannequin resembling President Erdoğan was hung outside the city hall. ⌘ Read more
Australia takes on age-old rivals England in The Smashes jousting battle
Thousands of spectators stepped into the faux-medieval world of Kryal Castle in Ballarat to watch jousting's answer to cricket's Ashes rivalry. ⌘ Read more
Flooded western Queensland has 'choppers everywhere', levee banks spilling
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli warned many communities "are yet to see the worst" of flooding due to the volume of water in catchments across outback Queensland. ⌘ Read more
South Korean police say deadly wildfire may have been caused by rite at family grave
More than a dozen fires have been fanned by high winds and dry conditions, killing at least 28 people and burning more than 48,000 hectares of forest, the worst of its kind recorded in the country. ⌘ Read more
New WA measles cases confirmed from hospital, prison exposure sites
WA Health authorities say the number of measles cases is likely to grow in coming days after three more cases were identified during the weekend. ⌘ Read more
Further disruption to Perth commuters as south-east train line delayed
Thousands of commuters in Perth's south-east are facing further disruptions, as the state government announces a delay to the reopening of a large section of the Armadale train line. ⌘ Read more
Police soften launch of 'Australia's strictest gun laws' on eve of rollout
WA Police has offered transitional firearms licences a day before new gun laws come into force. ⌘ Read more
Canberra students awake and in stable condition after being struck by allegedly stolen car
Two teenagers who were hit by an allegedly stolen car outside St Edmund's College on Friday morning are now in a stable condition after undergoing emergency surgery. ⌘ Read more
Queensland's 'adult crime, adult time' laws will be broadened
Experts have suggested that rape, aggravated attempted robbery, attempted murder, arson and torture charges should be added to Queensland's "adult crime, adult time" laws. ⌘ Read more
Here's what we know about Labor's plan to ban supermarket price gouging
The details of a price gouging ban would only be decided after an election, but there are precedents to draw on. ⌘ Read more
Live: Crows seek top two spot as they host the Kangaroos in Adelaide
The Crows look to maintain their unbeaten start to 2025 as they host the Kangaroos, before West Coast and Fremantle complete round three. Follow the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Major supermarkets recall salad products due to contamination concerns
More than 20 pre-packaged salad products are being recalled by two major supermarket retailers after Queensland's public health surveillance detected two products contaminated with a strain of E-coli. ⌘ Read more
Prince Harry accused of 'bullying at scale' by chair of charity he co-founded
Sources close to the former Sentebale trustees and patrons, including Harry, say they "fully expected this publicity stunt". ⌘ Read more
Push to attract female train drivers to dispel 'blokey' industry myth
As the Queensland rail industry struggles to fill vacancies, train drivers like Nicole Sempf inspire more women to join. ⌘ Read more
79yo bird-lover's solo pilgrimage across the country
Struggling after the death of her husband, Christina Sobey had her health checked and her blue station wagon serviced before travelling west to Australia's oldest and most remote bird research station. ⌘ Read more
Sacrifices and silver linings five years on from NT's first COVID lockdowns
Some parents missed their baby's births, others were absent for the deaths of loved ones, but they kept vital industries going when COVID lockdowns began five years ago. ⌘ Read more
Protesters against Musk's purge of US government swarm Tesla showrooms
The protesters are trying to escalate a movement targeting Tesla dealerships and vehicles to oppose Elon Musk's role as the head of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. ⌘ Read more
Man's body found on Hume Highway near Victoria-NSW border
Police are investigating after a man's body was found near the Victoria-NSW border this morning after reportedly being hit by two cars. ⌘ Read more
'Lost decade' of low wage growth stopped young Australians buying homes
A 'lost decade' of low wage growth broke the social compact for young Australians when it comes to housing. ⌘ Read more
Tigers forward faces landmark suspension over push that left Saint concussed
Richmond forward Rhyan Mansell could face three weeks on the sidelines in a landmark suspension that would set the tone for the AFL moving forward. ⌘ Read more
Politicians urge 'ratbags' to stay away after hecklers gatecrash campaigns
Politicians say hecklers who gatecrashed Anthony Albanese's and Peter Dutton's campaign events will make it harder for them to interact with ordinary Australians. ⌘ Read more
Search for young brothers reported missing 17 days ago
Police are searching for two young brothers who were reported missing from Adelaide more than a fortnight ago, and are believed to be in the company of their father. ⌘ Read more
Hamas accepts Gaza ceasefire proposal, but Israel makes counteroffer
The Hamas militant group says it has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal from mediators Egypt and Qatar, but Israel says it has made a counter-proposal in "full coordination" with the third mediator, the United States. ⌘ Read more
Timber bridges have undoubted charm, but their upkeep is complex
From quaint beginnings as log crossings to sophisticated structures of modern transportation, timber bridges are interwoven in Australia's history. ⌘ Read more
Min Woo Lee inches from a stunning ace as he leads the Houston Open
Australia's Min Woo Lee almost hits a hole-in-one as he leads the Houston Open after three rounds. ⌘ Read more
Rowers demand 'fair' Olympics as river debate rages ahead of 2032 Games
A former Olympic rowing medallist says a central Queensland venue selected for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics will fail to meet international standards. But data from the Queensland government's Water Monitoring System suggests otherwise. ⌘ Read more
'They have saved my career': Jubilation spills over as SA celebrates Shield win
After hitting the winning runs to end a 29-year drought, Jason Sangha says South Australia saved his cricket career. ⌘ Read more
Repeatedly misdiagnosed teen lucky to find true cause with help from mum
Karen Perks said her daughter was repeatedly misdiagnosed after she began suffering seizures. It took months of personal persistence before doctors found the real cause. ⌘ Read more
Denmark says it didn't like Vance's 'tone' in Greenland
Leaders in Denmark hit back at US Vice-President JD Vance after his trip to the Pituffik Space Base in north-western Greenland. ⌘ Read more
NSW emergency services searching for man feared missing in floodwaters
Witnesses said the man was driving an SUV and towing a caravan that were both swept away while crossing a flooded causeway. ⌘ Read more
Is the 44-year-old mystery of Lisa Mott's disappearance about to be solved?**
The mystery of what happened to 12-year-old Lisa Mott has baffled police for more than four decades and caused untold anguish to her family. But now detectives say they've made a breakthrough. ⌘ Read more
Cross-border complexity in town that straddles two states
If the Queensland Cross-Border Commissioner has his way, Mungindi may finally become the town where the "border doesn't exist" and the endless challenges facing locals could be resolved. ⌘ Read more
Putting 'smile' on faces as champions help seniors try bodyboarding
Former professional bodyboarders are determined to get more senior Australians into the surf, boosting physical and mental health. ⌘ Read more
Independents 'pay it forward' in place of a party machine
Sitting federal independents have hit the hustings outside their own electorates, mentoring and campaigning for those who hope to follow in their footsteps to Canberra. ⌘ Read more
The Darwin crocodile nursery home to hundreds of baby apex predators
It's known for its mighty five-metre beasts, but this Darwin crocodile park also brings hundreds of baby hatchlings into the world each wet season. ⌘ Read more
Albanese willing to direct gas exporters to supply Australia 'if needed'
In his first major interview of the campaign, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he would be willing to direct gas companies to secure more supplies for Australia if needed, but has downplayed the need for dedicated gas reservation laws as proposed by the Coalition. ⌘ Read more
Ukrainian woman who became a refugee in her 70s builds new Aussie life
Grandmother Mariya Samkova has made a new home in an Australian country town, but dreams of returning one day to Ukraine to see her relatives and friends. ⌘ Read more
Melbourne Victory supporter group slammed over Pride Cup boycott
The leaders of Melbourne Victory's North Terrace supporter group boycotted the club's Pride Cup game against Adelaide United. ⌘ Read more
'Dance music's my religion': How house brought a DJ and gospel choir together
How an Australian DJ teamed up with the award-winning Soweto Gospel Choir for a project that celebrates the power of house music. ⌘ Read more
Scientists document 'devastating' Ningaloo Reef coral deaths
Researchers and tourism operators are alarmed as a survey of the WA coast after an intense marine heatwave reveals "heartbreaking" levels of bleaching among centuries-old coral structures. ⌘ Read more
Labor pulls ahead in poll that had Dutton in front six weeks ago
Modelling shows Labor ahead in 10 seats where it was behind six weeks ago, putting it in a stronger position to form government. ⌘ Read more
'Incredibly outdated' assistance dog laws leaving people in limbo
Tasmanian state law has the weakest protections for people relying on assistance animals, and discrimination reports are growing. Those affected say considering legal action to access public spaces and necessary services is exhausting. ⌘ Read more
Fines to increase for infringements in Queensland
Penalties will soon rise for all state government fines in Queensland, with the 3.5 per cent hike applied to infringements including speeding, not wearing a seat belt and using a mobile phone behind the wheel. ⌘ Read more
How to (maybe not) fund an Olympic Games
There's a mixed history of private investment in sporting infrastructure. One thing is sure, those investing in sporting assets want to see returns that compensate the risk involved, writes Liam Walsh. ⌘ Read more
Race on to save towns as record-breaking western Qld flood moves south
As floodwaters slowly ease for some parts of western Queensland, other towns are bracing for the peak. ⌘ Read more
These Victorian seats will be crucial in the upcoming federal election
Both major parties know Victoria, and in particular Melbourne, will play a major role in determining who wins the federal election. Thee are the seats to keep an eye on. ⌘ Read more
As a building collapsed in Bangkok, this worker ran for his life
As Pornsak Seingsing ran for his life out of a collapsing high-rise building in Bangkok, he could hear terrified cries at his back. ⌘ Read more
Europe pilgrimage for Catholic school principals 'tone deaf'
Dozens of NSW Catholic school principals will travel to Europe as part of a Jubilee "pilgrimage" later this year, but the 10-day trip has been branded "tone deaf" and "unjustified". ⌘ Read more
One solution to the out-of-control feral deer problem — eat them
Feral deer populations are booming in Queensland, damaging farms and costing millions, but some are turning them into a business opportunity. ⌘ Read more
Seven words at the heart of SA's domestic violence royal commission
As SA's domestic violence royal commissioner Natasha Stott Despoja prepares her final report, a postcard from an 11-year-old child may well be on her mind. ⌘ Read more
Glued to TikTok? Ditching your smartphone may not break the habit
We may think smartphones are responsible for distracting us, but a new study suggests the devices aren't to blame, it's how we've been trained to use them. ⌘ Read more
Vulnerable bird builds 'ingenious' nests to survive bushfires
A vulnerable population of ground-dwelling malleefowl survived bushfires that tore through one of its few remaining refuges in Victoria, but the remaining hatchlings now face a new challenge. ⌘ Read more
How activists are using US-imported conspiracies to kill Labor's wind farms
An anti-wind farm activist group has been accused of "Trumpian-style" attacks on experts and spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories in marginal Labor seats ahead of the May 3 election. ⌘ Read more
'Fuel to my fire': How Gout Gout will learn from loss to Australian rival
Gout Gout may have finished second to Lachlan Kennedy in a thrilling 200m at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne, but the 17-year-old took valuable lessons away from the defeat. ⌘ Read more
In the mood to embarrass yourself? It's trivia time
Ah, my favourite part of the week: watching you make a fool of yourself. It's time to play, HARD! ⌘ Read more
Dutton asked reporters a question of his own, but it might come back to bite
Peter Dutton's claim, so early in a contest we're told has an unusually large number of undecided voters, that Anthony Albanese cannot win in his own right has more than just a whiff of arrogance. ⌘ Read more
Why the latest Liane Moriarty adaptation was so difficult to film
The Last Anniversary is one of Liane Moriarty's earlier novels, and the Nicole Kidman produced TV adaptation drew Australian rising star Danielle Macdonald home from Hollywood. ⌘ Read more
The public didn't know Australia had its own deep state — ASIO kept it that way
Determined to hide Australia's secret version of the CIA from the public, ASIO kept a lid on its role in the JFK assassination probe. ⌘ Read more
Young men flocked right in the US election. Will it happen in Australia?**
Young men across the world have been embracing right-wing politics, while young women have moved to the left. Will it happen in the Australian election too? ⌘ Read more
Freeman's 'incredible' 400m victory retold by the man who called the race
Following this week's unveiling of the Brisbane 2032 Olympics plan, we took a dive into the archives to relive, in the words of Bruce McAvaney, one of Australia's most memorable sporting moments. ⌘ Read more
Kevin's time was 'almost up' but a chance message changed his life
Kevin Whitby was driving home from a regular gym session, listening to a radio interview on sudden cardiac death. Fifteen minutes later, he had a heart attack. With the interview ringing in his ears, he went straight to hospital and was soon having life-saving surgery. ⌘ Read more
Calls for international adoption inquiry as South Korea reckons with its past
South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Committee's new report reveals some of the fabrications and falsifications that allowed 20,000 children to be adopted out abroad and names some of the agencies responsible. ⌘ Read more