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

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

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

ANU to review military investments after pro-Palestine protests
The Australian National University has acknowledged “changing expectations” around its investments. ⌘ 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

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

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

Prison is an information black hole. One newspaper hopes to shine a light inside
An anonymous column from a former police officer, an investigation into a death in custody and a visual arts gallery feature in the first edition of a national prison newspaper. ⌘ Read more

After a crippling injury, Liz Clay had to learn to walk again, but a decade-old conversation gave her the strength to run
After breaking multiple bones in her foot, Olympic hurdler Liz Clay had to take things slowly, even having to learn to walk again. A conversation she had a decade ago gave her the strength to run her way back to the Olympics. ⌘ Read more

Behind the screens: Japanese anime creators reveal a billion-dollar industry in crisis
Here’s what artists and producers involved in the creation of Japan’s billion-dollar anime industry say about the reality of living and working behind the scenes. ⌘ Read more

Philippine police reassure tourists after Australian couple murdered
Police and officials in the Philippines are trying to reassure locals and tourists the area remains safe after a triple murder. ⌘ Read more

A converted school bus might not be a conventional home, but it suits Lucy and her kids
The housing crisis has meant many people have had to think outside the box. These two single mums found a stable home with the help of other women in the community. ⌘ Read more

Indigenous-led youth program making a difference amid Alice Springs curfew debate
As another curfew ends in Alice Springs and debate rages over the next steps for the embattled town, a local Indigenous-led program is working hard to lower crime rates in the community. ⌘ Read more

Nickel operation closures leave towns in WA’s Goldfields facing uncertain future
To some, it was no surprise — perhaps it was even inevitable — that BHP would choose to close its WA nickel mines and smelters. But the decision has left people living and working in nearby towns feeling numb. ⌘ Read more

It took 14 years, but British Labour was finally elected. What took them so long?
During their time in office, the UK Conservative Party was chaotic, inept and hubristic. But, if they were bad, the Labour Party’s infighting might have been even worse. ⌘ Read more

Intense winter storm to bring heavy rain, gales, bitter cold and snow to eastern Australia
A rapidly deepening low-pressure system in the Tasman Sea will track towards the coast this weekend, the precursor to a bout of severe winter weather across eastern Australia. ⌘ Read more

How did this ‘normal’ rugby league fan from the suburbs end up in the trenches with ISIS?
Hamza Elbaf has been shut off from the outside world for the past five years. The Australian citizen doesn’t even know who the prime minister is. He’s one of thousands of suspected ISIS fighters being held in Syrian prisons. ⌘ Read more

‘A fantastic success story’: how brush turkeys are taking over our cities
Researchers have charted the historical crash, comeback and conquest of cities by the Australian brush turkey. ⌘ Read more

How the US-built pier to get aid into Gaza was supposed to work — and why it didn’t
While it was never touted as a complete solution to the problems of getting humanitarian aid into Gaza, the US has announced its temporary aid pier will be shut down after being plagued with challenges. ⌘ Read more

After weeks of bleak headlines, some in the Albanese government can’t believe they’re not ‘cooked’
After all the bleak headlines of the past couple of weeks, Albanese’s cheery optimism may seem a little weird. But some in the government can’t believe they’re not “cooked”. ⌘ Read more

Dubbed the ‘Star Wars Project’, South Korea plans to use drone-melting lasers against North Korea
Officials say the technology will allow them to shoot down unmanned aerial vehicles from the North but not all experts are convinced. ⌘ Read more

Venice’s debated tourist fee expected to increase ‘in coming years’, says tourism councillor
A Venetian councillor behind the measure introduced to thin out tourism says the trial run has been successful even though large crowds remain. ⌘ Read more

British man sentenced to life in prison for attempted kidnap and murder of UK presenter Holly Willoughby
A British security guard who plotted in an online forum about kidnapping former This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby has been sentenced to life in prison. ⌘ Read more

Live: Collingwood’s finals hopes on the line in blockbuster clash against Geelong
The reigning premier’s defence is on a knife’s edge after last week’s loss to Essendon as they hope to rebound against a resurgent Geelong side at the MCG. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

Live: Sharks aim to end losing run against last-placed Tigers
The Cronulla Sharks have lost five of their past six games, dropping from outright leaders in the NRL to fighting for their place in the top-four. Follow live. ⌘ Read more

CFMEU boss John Setka steps down
John Setka has been a union official for about 40 years and CFMEU secretary for 12. ⌘ Read more

Learner driver who left teenage friend ‘for dead’ sentenced over fatal crash
A “callous” unsupervised learner driver who caused the death of his 19-year-old passenger Chelsea Maddox, then fled the scene, has been jailed for nine years but could be eligible for parole in less than two. ⌘ Read more

Picasso estate responds to MONA’s faked artworks
The Picasso estate has contacted Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art to express its regret about artist Kirsha Kaechele’s faked Picasso artworks, but said it considers the matter to be now closed. ⌘ Read more

Man ‘stomped on’ victim before degrading acts on body, court hears
John Griffin, who has previously pleaded guilty to manslaughter, “stomped on” his victim with steel capped boots, the South Australian Supreme Court has heard. ⌘ Read more

‘The audio hug I needed’: Chanel Loren’s message to her inner child is bigger than herself
Recording artist Chanel Loren was feeling overwhelmed when she penned the track Ebony, which she describes as the audio hug she needed, before she realised it was bigger than just her. ⌘ Read more

The red flags at the centre of AFP’s suspicions about the couple charged with spying for Russia
A husband and wife from Brisbane have been charged by Australian Federal Police for allegedly spying on behalf of Russia. Here’s what authorities say caught their attention. ⌘ Read more

Aussie killed in Ukraine among many ‘lulled’ to fight war without military training
Brock Greenwood is the seventh Australian killed in Ukraine. He is one of an unknown number fighting in ‘brutal trench warfare’ without military experience, an expert says. ⌘ Read more

‘All they took was two pies’, says Gippsland bakery owner after armed robbers tie up staff in early morning raid
Bakery owner Kathryn Ireland says staff and a cleaner were traumatised by a robbery at Yarram in Victoria’s east this morning. The robbers were trying to get cash but escaped with nothing but two pies. ⌘ Read more

Man who ‘lit the fuse’ in attack that killed Sydney teen jailed for 32 years
Richard Sione angrily interrogated Jason Galleghan before he began a ferocious assault which resulted in the death of the 16-year-old. ⌘ Read more

Why Shelley Duvall disappeared from Hollywood
Shelley Duvall’s retreat from Hollywood was a favourite topic among internet sleuths throughout the years. In some of her last interviews, the former star gave insights into her disappearance. ⌘ Read more

Australia names flag-bearers for Paris Paralympics
Two of Australia’s most experienced and well-known Paralympians are honoured, named as joint flag-bearers for the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Games next month. ⌘ Read more

Million dollar price tag to save iconic 169yo obelisk before it falls into the sea
Saving South Australia’s iconic Robe Obelisk from worsening coastal erosion could cost $1.5 million, but locals say it’s worth the money and effort. ⌘ Read more

‘Keeping Place’ unveiled to respect Indigenous burial ground discovered at RAAF base
After discovering an Indigenous burial ground and ancient artefacts during base development works north of Adelaide, the RAAF has worked with the local Kaurna people to keep its cultural significance safe. ⌘ Read more

Partner’s ‘devastating emptiness’ as hearing into Corrective Services fatal shooting of Dwayne Johnstone ends
There are calls for legislative change as the inquest into the 2019 Corrective Services shooting death of Wiradjuri man Dwayne Johnstone ends with the coroner to hand down her findings and recommendations in late August. ⌘ Read more

A spreadsheet helped us split the mental load until our lives changed
Before my partner and I moved in together, we made a spreadsheet to divide the “mental load” surrounding housework. It worked for more than a year, until significant life changes led us to take a different approach. ⌘ Read more

Vice-President Trump and President Putin of Ukraine — Joe Biden’s gaffes keep coming, but he says he’s not budging
Joe Biden boasts and blames his way through a high-stakes appearance as questions over whether he should drop out of the upcoming election linger, writes North America correspondent Barbara Miller. ⌘ Read more

Descendents of SS Nemesis’ shipwrecked sailors put 120-year-old ‘mystery’ to rest
The surviving families of the sailors aboard the SS Nemesis have held a memorial at the site of the wreck, uncovered by accident earlier this year, to mark 120 years since its sinking. ⌘ Read more

‘Not good enough’: Governments fail on racism against First Nations and culturally diverse people, report finds
Findings in a Human Rights Commission report show governments across all sectors are failing to identify and deal with racism across the country. The country’s Race Discrimination Commissioner says there are “systemic failures” in dealing with racism that need to change. ⌘ Read more

Seven stand-out moments from Joe Biden’s high-pressure press conference
Joe Biden walked into this press conference as a president in crisis. ⌘ Read more