Serious allegations against the CFMEU a day after construction union boss Setka quits
Nine newspapers are alleging underworld figures have been given high-paid roles within the Victorian branch of the construction union. ⌘ Read more
Dozens dead after Israel scales back Gaza City offensive against Hamas
Israeli forces have pulled back from parts of Gaza City overnight, after a fierce, week-long offensive that met with Hamas resistance. ⌘ Read more
Research shows gamified investment sites have risks for novice investors
What happens when online investment trading platforms start to resemble games that keep people playing for hours, with badges and exploding confetti to reward investors for their engagement? ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
This Soccer Player Wanted to Wear Her Hijab on the Field. France Wouldn’t Let Her.
Lina Boussaha joined a team in Saudi Arabia so she could wear her head scarf while playing the sport she calls “a part of my soul.” ⌘ Read more
Where Germany’s Immigration Debate Hits Home
Since the recent killing of a police officer, Mannheim has become the byword for a hard line on deporting those who are denied asylum and commit violent crime. ⌘ Read more
Live: Hawks host top-four Fremantle in Launceston, Swans look to halt slide against North
The Hawks eye an upset against the top-four Dockers in Tasmania, and the ladder-leaning Swans look to get back on track against the Kangaroos, kicking off a big Saturday of football. Follow all the action in our live blog. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
A small bus is helping residents of some of Australia’s most remote communities to return home safely
The connection between Kalgoorlie and Western Australia’s outback is a critical one for remote community residents. ⌘ Read more
Meta lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts
The social media company says it has a responsibility to ensure Americans can hear from nominees for the US presidency. ⌘ Read more
Pakistan Court Grants Imran Khan’s Party More Seats in Parliament
A ruling by Pakistan’s top court strips the governing coalition of its two-thirds majority, and thrusts the party of Imran Khan back onto the political main stage. ⌘ Read more
From chasing thieves to working 16-hour days, former tobacco farmers have rich memories of life on the land
A fortnightly gathering over the past four decades has slowly rolled these former tobacco farmers — once isolated, a world away from their Italian homes — into a family. ⌘ Read more
Daredevil drifter’s burnouts and 200kph corner slides are turning heads for all the right reasons
A graceful slide into a corner at around 200 kilometres an hour is just another night behind the wheel for this Queensland race car driver. Ben Barnes’ burnouts and epic drifts are taking Australian race tracks by storm. ⌘ Read more
Man dies after boat capsizes in rough seas while trying to cross the Tweed River bar
One man is dead and another man has been rushed to hospital after their boat overturned in rough seas while trying to cross the Tweed River bar in southern Queensland. ⌘ Read more
Albanese tells Russia to ‘back off’ after embassy criticises spying allegations
Anthony Albanese has accused the Kremlin of spying “around the world” after the arrests of two Australian citizens on espionage charges. ⌘ Read more
This massive woolshed is crumbling after two decades of disuse. Volunteers fear it will be lost in the next big wind storm
Toganmain, in the New South Wales Riverina, is regarded as one of Australia’s most significant woolsheds, and holds the record for the most sheep shorn in a single month. But the woolshed is at risk of being lost. ⌘ Read more
Retired detective puts very Aussie spin on Irish bagpipes
Jack Brennan says playing the Irish bagpipes helped him through the stress of a 39-year career investigating crime. Now retired, he’s making the complicated pipes, with a very Australian flavour. ⌘ Read more
‘I was born 100 years too late’: Col and her vintage wagon ride back in time for Cobb & Co mail delivery
The Queensland woman is training her horses to travel 76-kilometres through dust and dirt to retrace the path of Australia’s last horse-drawn mail run. ⌘ Read more
Two people killed in car crash on NT’s Tanami Road
Northern Territory Police are investigating a car crash that killed two people on the Tanami Road in the central desert region on Friday. ⌘ Read more
Report reveals 100,000 Melbourne homes were vacant in 2023
There are 100,000 properties sitting vacant in Melbourne during a housing crisis, and it speaks to “deep inequality”, a new report says. ⌘ Read more
From small towns to the big time, Australia’s Olympic surfing team set for Paris and Tahiti gold
Australia has 34,000 kilometres of coastline and over 10,000 beaches, so it’s no surprise that its small seaside towns are fertile breeding grounds for excellent surfers. ⌘ Read more
House fire leaves two people dead in Melbourne’s east
Police are investigating the cause of a house fire in Melbourne’s east that has claimed the lives of two people. Thirty firefighters battled the blaze in Donvale. ⌘ Read more
England cricket great Anderson retires with one final flourish
James Anderson signs off from international cricket with his 704th and final Test wicket, ending a glittering 21-year career during England’s emphatic win over West Indies. ⌘ Read more
How ‘death planning parties’ are shifting the taboo around funeral planning
Tasmanian woman Dee Stokes planned her twin sister’s funeral and knows how difficult it can be. She’s trying to change societal perceptions on what send offs look like, starting with a party at the pub. ⌘ Read more
Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Troops Withdraw
Intense fighting between soldiers and Hamas militants has left parts of the city uninhabitable, say residents who returned. ⌘ Read more
Philipsen sprints to Tour de France stage 13 win as Pogačar retains lead
Jasper Philipsen claims his second stage victory at this year’s Tour de France after pipping Belgian compatriot Wout van Aert to the line in a crash-marred sprint finale. ⌘ Read more
Judge dismisses charges against Alec Baldwin over Rust killing
A New Mexico judge has dismissed involuntary manslaughter charges against actor Alec Baldwin over the shooting of Rust cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in 2021. ⌘ Read more
Nigerian School Collapses, Killing at Least 10 and Trapping Dozens
The number found dead or injured in the rubble of the private school in Nigeria was still climbing and dozens, including many students, remained trapped, authorities said. ⌘ Read more
Simple DIY upgrades slashed Bianca’s power bill – and experts say building an efficient home doesn’t have to break the bank
When house-hunting, Bianca Knox quickly fell in love with a 1970s Canberra cottage, but finding ways to keep her home heated in Canberra’s harsh climate without breaking the bank was a priority. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Telehealth has become the norm in medicine. Could it help overworked vets too?
A regional vet says she is working “24/7” to keep up with demand amid a labour shortage that is loading pressure onto those who remain in her profession. ⌘ Read more
Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Troops Withdraw
Intense fighting between soldiers and Hamas militants has left parts of the city uninhabitable, say residents who returned. ⌘ Read more
ANU to review military investments after pro-Palestine protests
The Australian National University has acknowledged “changing expectations” around its investments. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
‘Smoke and mirrors’: Pilots raise concern over resourcing problem at Australian airports
Since the pandemic, aviation services all over Australia have seen a reduction in resources “across the board”, which has sparked safety concerns. ⌘ Read more
Nigerian School Collapses, Killing at Least 10 and Trapping Dozens
The number of dead and injured in the rubble of a private school in Nigeria was still uncertain, but dozens, including many students, were still trapped, emergency services said. ⌘ Read more
First a Crack in the Wall, Then His School Collapsed, Killing at Least 10
The number of dead and injured in the rubble of a private school in Nigeria was still uncertain, but dozens, including many students, were still trapped, emergency services said. ⌘ Read more
Alcaraz and Djokovic storm into Wimbledon final rematch
Twelve months on from their epic clash on Wimbledon’s Centre Court, reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic will meet again in the men’s singles decider after their respective triumphs in the semifinals. ⌘ Read more
A dedicated teacher and special equipment meant Riley could continue studying braille on the road
Riley Cross’s family travelled around Australia in a caravan for three months, and his braille teacher joined them on the adventure. ⌘ Read more
Whistleblower concerns prompt $8m investment in mental health emergency care at Queensland’s largest hospital
Queensland’s largest hospital has received an $8 million investment for mental health emergency care after an ABC report exposed concerns from a clinical nurse whistleblower. ⌘ Read more
My niece was elbowed out of the way at a cafe. It got me thinking
As Maggie Beer brings out a new television program with a focus on elderly citizens, while we witness the US President Joe Biden once again stumble — the complexities of ageing once again comes to the surface. ⌘ Read more
Off the road again, but are Australia’s 4WD enthusiasts wrecking the bush?
With more people than ever owning four-wheel drives and taking them off-road to explore the bush, wilderness areas are under unprecedented pressure. So what are the off-road rules? ⌘ Read more
Hamas Official: ‘We’re Not Obstinate’ in Cease-Fire Talks on Gaza
Husam Badran said the militant group would give up civilian control in the territory, but would not disband its military wing. ⌘ Read more
Middle East Crisis: Gaza City Neighborhood Left in Ruins After Israeli Withdrawal
Residents and rescue workers say they found dozens of bodies and most of the buildings destroyed in the Shajaiye neighborhood after Israeli forces ended a two-week offensive against Hamas fighters. ⌘ Read more
Indigenous youths travel 4,000km to sharpen their knife skills in ‘bush butcher’ course
A group of young Indigenous people living in the remote Northern Territory community of Wadeye has travelled to Beechworth in Victoria to learn important knife and life skills. ⌘ Read more
‘I feel like freedom’: The Afghani kids who found purpose and care on Australian soccer pitches
They call them “The Rascals” of Melrose Park — and these aspiring young football stars have taken their traumatic past and turned it into a wave of positivity. ⌘ Read more