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2024-09-12 10:40:32

Local MP slams GFG Alliance as more than 100 jobs cut from regional SA mining operations
Up to 116 jobs are set to be cut at mining operations connected to GFG Alliance in regional SA in the latest wave of redundancies across mining and steelworks operations in the area.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-12/more-than-100-jobs-cut-from-regional-sa-mining-operations/104345980

2024-09-08 03:36:16

Average speed cameras to be trialled for cars in regional NSW
Point-to-point speed cameras, which calculate a driver's average speed between two points, will be switched on for all vehicles travelling on the Pacific Highway between Kew and Lake Innes and the Hume Highway between Coolac and Gundagai.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-08/nsw-average-speed-cameras-speeding-road-toll/104325224

2024-09-08 01:53:35

Is mining causing the NSW earthquakes? Here's what a seismologist has to say
With the NSW Hunter Region in the midst of an "earthquake swarm", and mining found to have caused tremors overseas, could it be the cause here too?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-08/earthquake-swarm-mining-muswellbrook-hunter-seismologist-explain/104323622

2024-09-07 23:59:08

Jean was led to believe her son being born with Down syndrome was a sad thing. She knows better now
When it was revealed one of Jean Elliott's unborn twins may have Down syndrome she was asked if she wanted an abortion, but she chose to keep both babies and she's so glad she did.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-08/albany-mother-supports-down-syndrome-parents-children/104299968

2024-09-07 23:10:10

Nicole Kidman reveals mother's death in Venice Film Festival acceptance speech
The Australian actress leaves the film festival after learning the news her mother had died aged 84.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-08/kidman-mother-death-venice-film-festival/104324992

2024-09-07 03:24:46

Injured Jannik Sinner downs ailing Jack Draper to reach US Open final
A chaotic US Open semifinal sees Jannik Sinner play through the pain barrier to beat Jack Draper after the ailing Briton throws up repeatedly on court — now the world number one will face American Taylor Fritz in the final.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-07/jannik-sinner-downs-ailing-jack-draper-to-reach-us-open-final/104323494

2024-09-07 03:08:01

Three-cornered contests will shape the next WA parliament. This regional city is a good example of how they play out
With the Nationals eyeing metropolitan seats and the entire state up for grabs in the upper house, contests like the one shaping up in the Goldfields provide a blueprint for how the 2025 election might play out.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-07/musical-chairs-in-three-horse-race-for-seat-of-kalgoorlie/104299422

2024-09-05 02:12:24

After meeting by chance, star-crossed snappers capture same meteor at same moment
Doug Ingram and Scott McAleer were perfect strangers when they ran into each other on a NSW beach last week. The odds are astronomical, but that same night they both found themselves in the right place at the right time.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-05/meteor-image-captured-by-photographers-after-chance-meeting/104308906

2024-09-05 01:00:25

Two Queensland police officers suspended over alleged assault, deprivation of liberty
Two police officers have been charged over an alleged incident involving a prisoner at the Mareeba watch house in the state's far north.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-05/queensland-police-suspended-alleged-assault-deprivation-liberty/104313710

2024-09-03 19:43:58

Queensland regulator's move to grant a new Brisbane casino licence under fire
Queensland's Office of Liquor and Gaming Revenue is facing renewed scrutiny over its decision to grant a licence for The Star Brisbane casino last week, in light of another report deeming the company unsuitable as a Sydney casino operator.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-04/brisbane-star-casino-opening-gambling-regulator-under-scrutiny/104304716

2024-09-03 03:11:49

With expiring tourist visas, Palestinian people are applying for permanent protection in Australia
Hundreds of Palestinian people apply for permanent protection as their tourist visas expire. Meanwhile the Coalition heaps pressure on the government after remarks made by ASIO boss Mike Burgess.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-03/palestinian-visa-protection-applications-coalition-asio-pressure/104303176

2024-09-02 01:47:19

Race to capture portraits of cattlemen who are 'unsung heroes' of the outback
The "backbone" of the cattle industry, Indigenous drovers star in a permanent photographic exhibition in outback Queensland. Their portraits draw a relatively unknown part of bush history out of the shadows.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-02/portraits-aboriginal-drovers-in-exhibition-at-outback-queensland/104279952

2024-09-01 01:39:18

Ripped your jeans? Don't bin them. Mitchell's repair cafe has a fix in a war on waste
Mitchell Hawks' love of repairing is having a significant community impact when it comes to the environment and the hip pocket.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/repair-cafe-bunbury-cofounder-recognised-in-fight-on-waste/104292112

2024-09-01 00:07:23

The failed Voice referendum has 'galvanised' First Nations leaders in the Kimberley
Kimberley youth Tremane Baxter-Edwards hopes to one day be Australia's first Indigenous prime minister.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/failed-voice-referendum-galvanises-first-nations-leaders/104262892

2024-08-31 23:58:21

Tracking has helped solve hundreds of crimes, but some fear the ancient art is fading
As technology continues to evolve, tracking skills are not being called on as often for police investigations. But many are hoping the unique skill passed down over tens of thousands of years can be preserved. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this story includes the name and images of Indigenous people who have died.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fears-indigenous-tracking-skills-could-be-lost/104279206

2024-08-31 22:47:17

Ruth's daily trips to her husband's grave are helping her make peace with her grief
Ruth Firstbrook visits her husband Roger every morning to fill him in on the latest news. He's a very good listener, and the routine is helping her cope with his death.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/making-peace-with-grief-after-loved-ones-deaths/104250340

2024-08-31 22:30:13

Jane has experienced abuse from her sons. In Tasmanian law, that's not family violence
Tasmania is the only Australian jurisdiction limiting the legal definition of family violence to abuse against a spouse or partner. Advocates say that approach creates barriers to accessing protective orders and support.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/family-violence-legislation-tasmania-relative-abuse/104233426

2024-08-31 22:15:33

'Long wait' for Bruce Highway to reopen after huge explosion, first responders offered support
Damage to a culvert after a massive truck explosion could hinder repairs to Queensland's major highway as a veteran police officer says it's been a trying week for first responders who've attended repeated fatalities on the horror stretch.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/bruce-highway-long-wait-to-reopen-after-truck-explosion/104295292

2024-08-31 00:25:48

Ice hockey star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother killed by suspected drunk driver before their sister's wedding
The ice hockey world mourns after Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matt, are killed by a suspected drunk driver ahead of their sister's wedding.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-31/ice-hockey-star-johnny-gaudreau-killed-by-suspected-drunk-driver/104294640

2024-08-30 23:44:08

Doctor charged in connection with Matthew Perry's death set to plead guilty
Doctor Mark Chavez has agreed to turn over his medical licence and enter a guilty plea in the case involving the fatal drug overdose of Friends star Matthew Perry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-31/doctor-to-plead-guilty-in-matthew-perry-ketamine-distribution/104294502

2024-08-30 07:30:31

Live: Bulldogs aim for top four spot against Sea Eagles
The Bulldogs have won five-straight and is looking up at the NRL's top four as they welcome the Sea Eagles to the Olympic stadium. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/nrl-live-updates-bulldogs-sea-eagles-panthers-rabbitohs/104292500

2024-08-30 02:10:47

Wife calls for more mental health care in the bush as coroner finds Corey Selby wanted police to shoot him
The deputy state coroner finds the 48-year-old Tenterfield man shot dead by police in 2023 was a "tragic death".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/corey-selby-inquest-finds-he-wanted-police-to-shoot-him/104284512

2024-08-30 01:49:25

Record warm temperatures mean cheaper winter veggies but less feed for livestock
Prices for some vegetables are falling because of oversupply, but there are concerns for the livestock industry as Queensland's soaring temperatures dry pasture and feed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-08-30/unseasonably-hot-winter-impacting-agriculture-vegetable-prices/104280676

2024-08-30 00:44:46

Teenager dies by suicide inside Banksia Hill, second child to die in youth detention in WA in less than a year
A teenager has taken their own life inside WA's controversial youth detention centre Banksia Hill, the ABC understands, becoming the second child to die in youth detention in the state in less than a year.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-30/banksia-hill-suicide-second-child-death-wa-youth-detention-/104290074

2024-08-29 04:01:13

Prehistoric dugong found with bite marks from ancient crocodile's 'death roll' and tiger shark scavenging
The "fragmentary skeleton" found in north-western Venezuela showed deep bite marks around the snout.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/prehistoric-dugong-crocodile-bite/104280922

2024-08-28 18:46:08

'A hot mess': As Australia basks in sunshine, a heatwave of this magnitude in summer could be deadly, climate scientists say
The recent hot spell may feel unfamiliar, but weather extremes are quickly becoming the norm, as climate change up-ends the winter seasons.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/winter-ends-with-heatwave-as-climate-change-upends-seasons/104279250

2024-08-28 18:43:31

Defence Minister Richard Marles opened $600k second office despite already having one three minutes away
The defence minister requested a second office be opened for ministerial duties, just a three-minute walk from his electorate office.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-29/richard-marles-second-office-geelong/104280748

2024-08-28 02:39:38

Alice Springs council declares two-year ban on controversial bush footy finals, amid crime fears
This bush footy competition brings hundreds of people to Alice Springs from remote communities each year, but a council ban means they will no longer be able to play finals in town.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-28/alice-springs-bush-footy-finals-two-year-ban-crime-fears/104278280

2024-08-27 02:24:58

Ukrainians emerge from shelters to find cities plunged into darkness after latest Russian attack
First-hand accounts of the latest attack on Kyiv detail sirens blaring for 10 hours and explosions overhead, as Russia targets the country's power grid.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-27/kyiv-air-raid-sirens-explosions-russia-ukraine/104273484

2024-08-26 03:04:16

The founder of encrypted messaging service Telegram has been detained in France as part of an investigation into a lack of moderation and criminal use of the platform.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/telegram-founder-pavel-durov-arrested/104269480

2024-08-26 02:27:52

Adelaide man to face murder charge after victim dies in hospital from alleged punch
A man has died and another is expected to face a murder charge after an alleged assault at a hotel in Adelaide's north-west earlier this month.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/man-dies-taperoo-murder-charge/104270028

2024-08-25 21:55:47

In Tonga's sprawling archipelago, a meeting of Pacific leaders could reshape the region
Pacific leaders are once again preparing for the Pacific Island Forum, the biggest meeting of the year, where they will gather and discuss some of the most pressing and complex issues facing the region.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/pacific-islands-forum-meeting-tonga/104257398

2024-08-25 19:31:38

Man killed in early morning shooting in Parramatta
Police were called to Harold Street in Parramatta just after 3:30am following reports of a shooting.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/man-killed-in-early-morning-shooting-in-parramatta-nsw/104268644

2024-08-25 19:20:39

The Lambie experience: Are namesake political parties doomed to fail?
The Jacqui Lambie Network's implosion in Tasmania follows a growing list of Australian namesake parties that have quickly encountered turbulence.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/jacqui-lambie-australian-maverick-political-parties/104267276

2024-08-25 19:13:36

Visa fraud is a problem in Australia and Pawanjeet's story highlights what needs to change
Pawanjeet Heir was treated like a slave as she pursued the requirements for permanent residency in Australia. Her husband says she has been punished for speaking up.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/pawanjeet-raj-heir-immigration-visa-fraud-system-needs-change/104267672

2024-08-25 19:10:52

Bill, 96, is making his mark leading fitness classes around Melbourne
Aqua aerobics instructor Bill Stevens, 96, is in high demand, but he's not alone. Classes around the country sometimes fill up within minutes, leaving some enthusiasts high and dry.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-26/aqua-aerobics-shortage-instructors-melbourne-victoria/104072322

2024-08-25 02:12:37

Family of missing Melbourne man Jake Lyons search for answers in decade-long cold case
Jake Lyons disappeared from his Dandenong home exactly 10 years ago today, leaving a trail of unanswered questions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/jake-lyons-cold-case-missing-person/104267348

2024-08-25 01:51:48

Live: Three late outs for the Giants as finals on the line for Dogs, Blues and Dockers in last day of AFL action
It all comes down to the last day of the AFL home-and-away season for the Bulldogs, Blues and Dockers, who are all in contention for the final two spots in the top eight. First up, it is the Bulldogs facing the Giants in Ballarat. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/afl-round-24-bulldogs-giant-blues-sans-dockers-power-live-blog/104267396

2024-08-24 21:01:08

Piastri frustrated after qualifying third for Dutch F1
Oscar Piastri says he did not "do a good enough job" during qualifying at the Dutch F1 Grand Prix, clearly feeling his McLaren team missed out on locking up the front row of the Zandvoort grid.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/dutch-formula-1-oscar-piastri-third-in-qualifying/104267078

2024-08-24 20:40:43

Who is Lia Finocchiaro, the woman who will become the NT's next chief minister?
From being the youngest person elected to parliament to charting the opposition party's path to victory, we take a look Lia Finocchiaro's rise to the top job.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/lia-finocchiaro-clp-leader-chief-minister-nt-election/104266424

2024-08-24 20:30:40

Police make second arrest after fatal knife attack in Germany
A mass stabbing attack in the city of Solingen, in Germany's west, kills three people and injures eight others.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/police-make-second-arrest-after-fatal-knife-attack-in-germany/104267066

2024-08-24 20:30:00

Taurean hadn't made friends outside of work for 15 years. Then he found a network of dads
A new mental health charity is helping Australian dads overcome loneliness by connecting men through online gaming.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-25/fathers-overcome-loneliness-through-gaming-with-dadlan/104259066

2024-08-24 03:09:35

Life, death and fitting farewells all part of the job for dedicated 'last responders'
Embalming is not a job for the faint-hearted, but for Blaine Little and his colleagues, the satisfaction of giving people's loved ones another goodbye is a special part of a fulfilling career.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/bunbury-embalmers-provide-restorative-art-for-bereaved/104217938

2024-08-24 00:16:36

'Extremely disappointing': Jacqui Lambie Network blasts major parties' response to grim report on Tasmania's finances
After months reviewing Tasmania's finances, an independent economist suggested how to fix the state's budget position. It took only hours for the major parties to reject his suggestions.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-24/jln-mps-unhappy-response-saul-eslake-report-tasmanias-finances/104263462

2024-08-21 03:45:28

NDIS minister says participants shouldn't have to pay for mandatory assessments after concerns raised
Bill Shorten says participants shouldn't have to foot the bill for mandatory assessments, after disability groups expressed concerns that the door had been left open.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/ndis-minister-says-participants-shouldnt-pay-mandatory-assesment/104250744

2024-08-21 02:50:46

The mantra driving Aussie Paralympic great Lakeisha Patterson's quest for more gold in Paris
Inspired by an unshakable ethos set by long-time coach Harley Connolly, swimmer Lakeisha Patterson is determined to add to her Paralympic gold medal haul in Paris.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-21/paris-paralympic-games-australia-lakeisha-patteron/104251548

2024-08-20 00:12:33

Whyalla steelworks' blast furnace begins series of shutdowns amid shortage of coking coal
The Whyalla steelworks has entered a series of shutdowns of its blast furnace due to an inability to source enough coking coal, according to an email obtained by ABC News.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/whyalla-steelworks-blast-furnace-shutdowns-coking-coal-shortage/104244430

2024-08-19 22:30:15

With iron ore prices tumbling faster than expected, should Australia's mining state be worried?
China's cooling property market has seen iron ore prices tumble faster than expected this year, and the decline could see $3 billion wiped from the federal budget. How concerned should WA be?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-20/wa-braces-for-iron-ore-price-slump-as-china-demand-reduces/104243872

2024-08-18 20:36:23

Hamas rejects Gaza ceasefire deal, blaming Netanyahu for setting new 'obstacles'
The Palestinian militant group has accused the Israeli prime minister of placing obstacles in the way of achieving an agreement.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-19/hamas-rejects-gaza-ceasefire-deal-blaming-netanyahu-new-obstacle/104240942

2024-08-18 02:08:41

Forget muster dogs, meet the wannabe muster cat Smitten
Seventeen-year-old Smitten is trying to earn her keep as a muster cat on her Western Downs cattle property, and isn't afraid of the 500kg cows she kicks up dust with.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-18/smitten-is-a-wannabe-muster-cat-on-queenslands-western-downs/104232796

2024-08-18 01:55:11

'A sense of belonging': The gaming zone helping neurodivergent kids connect
Geraldton mother Alicia Kimberley has always struggled to find social activities for her son Corbin, who has autism. But now he's "thriving" thanks to weekly gaming sessions at The Zone.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-18/the-zone-gaming-space-helps-neurodivergent-children-geraldton/104012620

2024-08-18 00:38:47

Mineral sands mining plans spark water concerns in Murray-Darling Basin
Farmers in the Murray-Darling Basin fear proposed mineral sand mines could raise water tables and increase soil salinity, as mining companies plan to pump billions of litres of water per year into mines in Victoria and NSW.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-18/minerals-sands-mining-plans-spark-water-concerns/104177624

2024-08-17 11:09:09

Israeli strikes kill 25 across central Gaza and Lebanon
More humanitarian "safe zones" have been ordered to evacuate as thousands are once again displaced in Gaza.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/israeli-strikes-kill-25-across-central-gaza-and-lebanon/104238372

2024-08-17 04:53:43

Live: Bulldogs continue top-four hunt against Dolphins in Bundaberg
Canterbury will continue their unlikely run towards the top four while the Dolphins will be attempting to lock up a finals spot when they meet in Bundaberg. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/nrl-live-updates/104238110

2024-08-17 02:12:58

Jury dismissed after it was unable to reach final verdict on fatal crash charges
Young woman driver found guilty on two charges but jurors, forced to leave the court house when a fire alarm went off, were unable to reach consensus on a third charge.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/jury-dismissed-in-fatal-car-crash-busselton/104237942

2024-08-17 00:01:28

Don't like Mondays? This community has come up with a great reason to get out of bed
As someone living with depression and schizophrenia, Mondays have always been a struggle for Fiona Stone. But now the Grafton musician has found a way to "kick-start the week".
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/monday-music-therapy-disability-mental-health-grafton/104227456

2024-08-16 20:15:00

Think housing prices are rising quickly? Not compared to farmland
Agribusiness analysts with decades of experience in the industry say they have never seen farmland price growth like the past five years.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/farmland-prices-australia-housing-market-cost-rises/104222710

2024-08-16 20:08:07

Racing integrity body faces secret probe by external investigators
Queensland's embattled racing integrity commission is facing a secret probe from independent investigators, with former staff making allegations of bullying, sexual harassment, suspect hiring practices and excessive expenditure, the ABC has confirmed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/queensland-racing-integrity-commission-faces-secret-probe/104228650

2024-08-16 20:00:00

You've heard of a sea change, but how about an island change and barefoot schooling?
Former rugby union Wallaby Adrian "Moose" Skeggs grew up playing in nature and going to school barefoot on remote Lord Howe Island. Here's why he has returned to his childhood home to raise his son.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-17/former-wallaby-moose-skeggs-returns-to-lord-howe-island-with-son/103967736

2024-08-15 05:47:32

Former Canberra lawyer to stand trial for allegedly conspiring to launder money
Former Canberra criminal lawyer Ben Aulich will stand trial after allegedly talking with an undercover police officer about setting up a supermarket to launder money from illegal cigarette sales.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/act-lawyer-ben-aulich-committed-trial-conspiracy-money-launder/104229880

2024-08-15 03:52:29

Destructive varroa mite parasite detected in Victoria in first outbreak outside NSW
An outbreak of the bee-killing parasite is confirmed for the first time in Victoria, just weeks after Australia's largest annual movement of honey-bee hives begins arriving in the state.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-08-15/varroa-mite-parasite-detected-in-victoria/104227868

2024-08-14 20:33:44

Hamas to stay out of Gaza truce talks but may meet mediators afterwards
Three senior Iranian officials have said that only a ceasefire deal in Gaza would hold Iran back from direct retaliation against Israel for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/hamas-to-stay-out-of-gaza-truce-talks-but-may-meet-mediators-aft/104226846

2024-08-14 20:32:17

How teaching their kids financial literacy helped set this couple up for retirement
Andrew and Michele are dipping into their retirement funds to travel the world, and they don't feel guilty about it. Their daughters are financially independent, which they credit to early education on money matters.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/financial-literacy-setting-up-older-australians-for-retirement/104190010

2024-08-14 19:54:35

This Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy about life in Iran will make you laugh out loud
Four students and a teacher meet in an Iranian classroom to learn English. The result is an acclaimed play by Sanaz Toossi that unpacks the migrant experience.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/english-play-mtc-tasnim-hossain-salme-geransar/104223352

2024-08-14 19:49:08

Refugees, asylum seekers camp outside Home Affairs for the right to 'call Australia home'
Asylum seekers are staging a 24/7 protest outside the Department of Home Affairs and the minister Tony Burke's office, demanding that they be granted permanent visas.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-15/asylum-seekers-home-affairs-tony-burke-encampment/104154284

2024-08-12 01:57:52

Democrats thought Biden would 'hurt them in the races', says US president in first interview since dropping out
The 81-year-old gives his first interview since quitting the race, discussing Donald Trump, the Harris-Walz ticket, and what will be at stake in November.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-12/joe-biden-cbs-interview-election/104213200

2024-08-12 01:38:25

Motorcyclist killed in collision with allegedly stolen car remembered as loving son, hard worker
A 19-year-old motorcyclist killed in a collision with an allegedly stolen car in Melbourne's north on the weekend has been described as a loving son and dedicated worker.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-12/davide-pollina-motorcyclist-killed-alleged-stolen-car-crash/104212706

2024-08-12 00:42:18

Former Brisbane teacher charged with historical child sex offences against 19 children
It's alleged the now 68-year-old man committed 49 offences against 19 young people during his time as a teacher between 1988 and 1990.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-12/brisbane-historical-child-sex-offences-charges-teacher/104212934

2024-08-12 00:16:33

Closing Ceremony quick hits: Snoop Dogg raps, Tom Cruise rides, and Raygun gets the Aussies pumped up in Paris spectacle
From a sci-fi adventure to an athlete rebellion, movie icons and a banging soundtrack linking the Stade de France to Venice Beach, here's all the best bits from the Paris Olympics' Closing Ceremony.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-12/snoop-dogg-phoenix-air-paris-adieu-olympics-closing-ceremony/104212242

2024-08-11 21:57:19

From Yellowstone to outback Queensland, USA's best cowboys buck bulls against Aussie rivals
Junior American bull riders have been bucking alongside Australian cowboys at the largest rodeo in the Southern Hemisphere.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-12/mount-isa-rodeo-international-competitors-usa-new-zealand/104194102

2024-08-11 13:43:17

Aussie sprinters end stunning Olympics on emphatic high
Matthew Glaetzer has waited his whole career for an Olympic medal. Now, after a decade of bad luck, some finally goes his way in a dramatic keirin final that sees both he and Matthew Richardson win medals.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-11/paris-2024-olympic-games-keirin-matt-glaetzer-matt-richardson/104211820

2024-08-11 02:57:54

Live: Hawks dealt major injury blow ahead of blockbuster clash against Blues
Hawthorn and Carlton face each other in a must-win clash for both teams if they want to make the finals this season, and the Hawks have been dealt a blow before the first bounce. Follow live.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-11/afl-round-22-blues-hawks-tigers-saints-crows-bulldogs-live-blog/104211316

2024-08-11 01:07:56

Making blue light discos cool again, 40 years on
In the era of smoke machines, chart-topping pop music, and choker necklaces, Queensland's blue light discos were the place to be. But will they ever appeal to gen Zs and alphas?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-11/blue-light-discos-mark-40-years-in-queensland-gen-z-alpha/104202538

2024-08-11 00:07:18

Meet the two women who are using science to unlock the 'enigma' that is endometriosis
It's one of Australia's most prevalent conditions but there's a lot we still don't know about endometriosis. Two women who know all too well the debilitating nature of the condition are now at the forefront of efforts to unlock its secrets.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-11/wa-students-at-the-centre-of-endometriosis-research/104130612

2024-08-10 21:42:05

The real-life inspiration for an Avatar film have their ancestral homes burned and demolished
Malaysia's government controversially evicted hundreds of sea nomads, known as Bajau Laut, from their homes in June. Human rights advocates warn more of the stateless population could be targeted.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-11/who-are-bajau-laut-people-and-why-being-evicted/104182780

2024-08-10 10:37:35

Father Time catches up with marathon's greatest runner as Eliud Kipchoge pulls out of marathon
Arguably the greatest marathon runner in history, Eliud Kipchoge, could not claim a third straight Olympic title, pulling out of the race won by Ethiopia's Tamirat Tola.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-10/sport-paris-olympic-games-marathon-kipchoge-tamirat-tola/104209824

2024-08-09 03:25:48

It's dangerous work for a pilot in West Papua. So why fly there?
The plight of two New Zealand pilots in West Papua — one killed and another held hostage — highlights the risks faced by pilots in the region. However, the conflict is not the only danger. Here's why so many Australians and New Zealanders work there anyway.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-09/why-do-pilots-choose-to-fly-in-west-papua/104200904

2024-08-08 03:46:08

British police prepared for far-right agitators. They found peaceful anti-racism protesters instead
Far-right demonstrations anticipated by police in dozens of locations across Britain fail to materialise, as peaceful anti-racism protesters instead show up in force.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/uk-anti-racism-protests/104197822

2024-08-08 03:23:30

It Ends With Us: Adaptation of Colleen Hoover’s bestseller is a window into the insidiousness of abuse
Blake Lively stars in the long-awaited movie adaptation of the 2016 New York Times bestseller (and #BookTok favourite).
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/ends-with-us-movie-review-coleen-hoover-blake-lively/104185378

2024-08-07 20:43:06

Overcoming her past demons, Nina Kennedy was the perfect person to lift Australia to its greatest ever Olympic heights
Nina Kennedy has had to fight for every inch of her glittering career, and having conquered the demons that threatened to derail her, she is the perfect athlete to earn Australia's record-breaking gold.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-08/nina-kennedy-carries-australia-to-greatest-olympic-heights/104198070

2024-08-07 04:46:05

Australia joins defence exercise in contested South China Sea after Philippines deal with China to ease tensions
The Australian Defence Force has announced that it will join another military drill in the contested waters of the South China Sea, where there have been a series of increasingly dangerous confrontations between China and the Philippines.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-07/australia-joins-exercise-philippines-south-china-sea-defence/104195374

2024-08-07 01:58:44

Workers told they may have to 'make adjustments' after NSW premier's return to office directive
NSW Premier Chris Minns's department secretary says employees who moved as a result of work-from-home arrangements may need to be flexible.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-07/nsw-government-workers-public-service-return-to-office/104194098

2024-08-06 02:27:56

Social media reunites lost dog with owners after escaping from groomer almost a week ago
A widespread social media search has led to the discovery of a beagle who went missing for six days after escaping from a dog grooming business in Adelaide's south.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-06/lost-dog-harley-reunited-with-owners-after-social-media-search/104187760

2024-07-27 18:16:31

FIFA deduct six points and ban three coaches after drone spying scandal at Olympics
The reigning gold medallists have copped a six point deduction, while three coaches, including Bev Priestman, have been banned for a year by FIFA.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-28/fifa-deduct-canada-six-points-and-ban-coaches-drone-spy-scandal/104151838

2024-07-15 22:12:56

Charles and Camilla in false security scare on island of Jersey
A false security alarm interrupts a visit by the British monarchs to the island of Jersey in the English Channel.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-16/king-charles-camilla-security-scare-in-channel-islands-jersey/104101602

2024-07-14 08:15:33

How the attempted assassination of Donald Trump played out over 11 minutes and 9 seconds
The near assassination of Donald Trump was a seminal moment in US history. Through multiple livestreams, map data, and eyewitness videos, here’s how the rally shooting played out over 11 minutes and 9 seconds.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/visual-analysis-of-the-attempted-assassination-of-donald-trump/104096376

2024-07-13 21:29:35

Aussie Kyriacou leads Evian Championship ahead of final round
Chasing her first victory at a major, Stephanie Kyriacou posts seven birdies to help establish a one-shot lead heading into the fourth round of the Evian Championship.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/evian-championships-stephanie-kyriacou-leads-third-round/104095612

2024-07-13 21:26:08

Bunnings changes packaging of lead products after concerns customers and staff exposed
Work safety authorities in at least three states called into the hardware giant, amid fears customers and workers have been put at risk by inappropriate handling of the potentially hazardous material.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/bunnings-changes-lead-products-packaging-after-concerns-raised/104094432

2024-07-13 21:25:57

Unstoppable Pogačar wins Tour de France stage 14 in Pyrenees
Tour de France overall leader Tadej Pogačar times his attack to perfection and rides solo to victory on stage 14, a 152-kilometre trek from Pau to Saint-Lary-Soulan.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/tour-de-france-tadej-pogacar-wins-stage-14/104095596

2024-07-13 21:11:30

A new technique helped solve the Sandy Point mystery — investigators now have more unsolved cases in their sights
Investigators used a new technique to identify 95-year-old human remains found in the water at Sandy Point in Gippsland. The forensic breakthrough has raised hopes that more cold cases could soon be solved.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/sandy-point-man-figg-forensic-investigation-cold-cases/104014022

2024-07-13 21:07:59

Ian coughed up 'mucous that tasted like smoke' ever since he served in the Gulf War. He might finally know why
The discovery by Griffith University scientists has given hope to Gulf War veterans that their often-debilitating symptoms will finally be recognised by the medical profession and the Australian government.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/qld-gulf-war-illness-griffith-university-research/104076706

2024-06-27 01:11:05

Who is Julian Assange and what exactly did he do?
Julian Assange been convicted under the US Espionage Act, with his guilty plea enabling him to come home to Australia. Here's a recap of the situation to get you up to speed.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-27/who-is-julian-assange-and-what-did-he-do-/104028550

2024-06-27 00:52:44

'A weight has lifted' as the kindness of strangers gives parents of terminally-ill child freedom
A family struggling to find housing to accommodate the needs of their terminally ill six-year-old daughter have been approved for a new home, around-the-clock care, and the loan of a wheelchair-accessible van from a couple they've never met.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-27/kindness-of-strangers-help-family-of-child-in-palliative-care/104018938

2024-06-25 13:17:27

Shifty Shellshock, singer of Crazy Town and 00s hit Butterfly, dies at 49
Shifty Shellshock, the frontman of American rap rock band Crazy Town, has died at his home aged 49.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-25/shifty-shellshock-singer-crazy-town-dies-at-49/104021852

2024-06-19 23:33:48

Mads Mikkelsen uses determination and a potato to take on a nasty landowner in this Nordic epic
Mads Mikkelsen is back on the big screen as a retired army captain with nothing but a dream: to establish a farming settlement in the north of Denmark.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-20/the-promised-land-review-mads-mikkelsen-nikolaj-arcel/103990874

2024-06-19 23:28:40

Peter Dutton has placed a target on his back. Is his nuclear policy cunning genius or political self-destruction?
Peter Dutton has broken every single rule when it comes to unveiling radical policy as opposition leader, tearing up the script and gambling with his party's chances at the next election with his nuclear policy. Can he pull it off?
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-20/nuclear-dutton-coalition-unanswered-questions-beak-rules/104000664

2024-06-19 23:21:02

Emma's job involves looking for long-lost bodies and helping their loved ones find peace
The use of ground penetrating radar to help solve crimes is well known, but recently it's played a major role in helping Australian South Sea Islander communities find the missing bodies of long-lost ancestors.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-20/gpr-technology-helps-recover-long-lost-bodies-assi-burial-sites/103990312

2024-06-19 23:16:53

Australia's largest car dealership, Eagers, back-pays $16 million to underpaid workers
Eagers Automotive has reimbursed over 13,000 underpaid staff after the car dealer discovered the anomalies and self-reported to the Fair Work Commission.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-20/eagers-back-pay-16m-after-self-reporting/103998976

2024-06-18 20:46:31

This 13 tonne, $14 million sculpture spent days on the back of a truck to get to Canberra
Ouroboros by Lindy Lee, based on the ancient tale about a snake swallowing its own tail, was commissioned by the National Gallery of Australia to celebrate its 40th birthday — and its $14 million price tag means it's the single-biggest ever investment in an artwork.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-19/act-ouroboros-statue-travels-to-national-gallery-in-canberra/103990496

2024-06-01 04:33:55

Tractor is dressed in sheep's clothing as intersection of agriculture and art probed in WA
Tina Stefanou and the Carnamah community spent nine days sewing the outfit for the John Deere tractor, which formed the centrepiece of an interactive artwork in the farming town.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-01/abstract-artist-covers-tractor-in-wool-in-wa-midwest/103894722