Reported e-scooter injuries at Queensland hospitals double in two years
A state government department says too many e-scooter riders are risking their safety by breaking road rules, with fractures the most common injury among those presenting to emergency departments in Queensland. ⌘ Read more
‘It sucks’: Aussie golf prodigy Steph Kyriacou falls short of maiden major title in thrilling finish
Australian star Steph Kyriacou will have to wait for her first major championship after being pipped at the post by Japan’s Ayaka Furue in a finish for the ages in France. ⌘ Read more
Live: ASX set to rise to new record above 8,000 points following Wall Street’s strong lead
The ASX is primed to open up 0.6 per cent and push on to a new record above 8,000 points after a strong lead from Wall Street on Friday’s close. Follow the day’s events and insights from our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog. ⌘ Read more
As Donald Trump vows to remain ‘defiant’, here’s what we know about his attempted assassination
Americans are still reeling from an assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump in the middle of a campaign rally. Here’s what we know. ⌘ Read more
From over-productive to ‘senile’, coconut trees pose big challenges in the tropics
The tree prized for its long, productive life is turning into a headache for the communities that have embraced it, creating a safety risk in some and leaving others with extremely old, unproductive plantations. ⌘ Read more
These frozen and canned food ideas are delicious and thrifty
Reaching for canned and frozen fruit and vegetables can help keep costs down. We asked a cookery teacher about the most delicious ways to use them. ⌘ Read more
The WA Liberals have a mountain to climb to win government. These are the seats that will get them started
The WA Liberal party needs to win back the once ultra-safe blue seats that went to Labor last time if it is to become a respectably sized opposition — let alone form government. How many can they claw back? ⌘ Read more
Country drivers warned to slow down after horror weekend on WA roads
Four people have died in crashes across the state at the weekend with the spike highlighting alarming trends on regional roads. ⌘ Read more
King Charles and Camilla confirm October visit to Australia
The royals will also visit Samoa to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. ⌘ Read more
The ‘extraordinary’ poo bag problem plaguing one of Australia’s largest cities
More free dog poo bags are handed out on the Gold Coast each year than nearly all of the neighbouring council areas combined, contributing tonnes of plastic to the city’s landfills. ⌘ Read more
Bunnings under fire for selling plants that become ‘a ticking time bomb’
Major Australian nurseries, including retail giant Bunnings, are selling plants listed by governments and their own industry body as invasive weeds. ⌘ Read more
NRL Round-Up: Brisbane in free fall, Shark’s spine resurgence and Souths signing shines
Brisbane hit rock bottom, Cronulla stunned without Nicho Hynes and a future Rabbitoh had a blinder on debut. Here are the biggest talking points from every game of Round 19. ⌘ Read more
AFL Round-Up: The Cats experiment that bodes well for the future, and Hawks champ hands a wake-up call to finals contenders
Pull out the old ladder predictor again, because this weekend’s results have turned 2024 on its head. Here’s everything you need to know from the weekend’s action. ⌘ Read more
Live: Biden says there is no place in America for ‘any kind of violence’ following Trump shooting
Joe Biden says he and Donald Trump had a “short but good” conversation following Saturday’s shooting. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Researchers are helping people break a ‘vicious cycle’ of dental anxiety
A pilot study run by two Queensland dental experts has demonstrated what they describe as “remarkable” results in calming the all-too-common fear of visiting the dentist. ⌘ Read more
Financial stress pushing foster carers out of the system and forcing kids into residential care, experts say
Greg Lacey and his family were foster carers for three years but the mounting pressure on carers felt all-consuming. ⌘ Read more
Israeli air strike near United Nations-run Gaza school kills at least 15 people
The IDF says it was targeting Hamas operatives who were launching attacks near the school, while also claiming a separate strike killed a senior Hamas military leader. ⌘ Read more
The US was already divided. After the events at Trump’s rally, the landscape is more dangerous than ever
The attempted assassination of Donald Trump has caused a bitterly divided country to now be dangerously divided. How those with power respond to this moment in history will be crucial in shaping what happens next. ⌘ Read more
‘I’m in a financial prison’: The retirement villages leaving retirees feeling trapped
Land lease communities, where retirees buy their home but rent the land, are booming, fuelled by a housing affordability crisis and an aging population. But some residents say they feel trapped in a “financial prison” and experts say a lack of legal protections leave some with few options for redress. ⌘ Read more
From JFK to Trump, assassinations and attempts are rife in US political history
The attempted assassination of former president Donald Trump at a packed rally in Pennsylvania has shocked the world, but US presidents are no strangers to attempts on their lives. ⌘ Read more
Why this new adaptation of Dracula starring one woman in 23 roles is about the ‘monster within’
Sydney Theatre Company’s award-winning Victorian gothic “cine-theatre” trilogy, combining live performance and video, has its final piece, with the premiere of a new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. ⌘ Read more
Live: Spain and England meet in Euro 2024 final
Spain is looking for a record-breaking fourth European Championships title against England, which is looking for a first major win since 1966. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Shannen Doherty star of Beverly Hills 90210, Charmed, dies age 53
Shannen Doherty was twice fired by the same powerful producer. Busy documenting her life on her podcast Let’s Be Clear with Shannen Doherty, Doherty had a theory as to why she had a bad-girl image in the 1990s, and according to her it had nothing to do with her actually being bad. ⌘ Read more
Live: Novak Djokovic looks to reclaim his Wimbledon crown in final rematch with Carlos Alcaraz
Novak Djokovic looks to equal Roger Federer with his eighth Wimbledon title, but standing in his way is the reigning champion, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
US Secret Service facing questions after Donald Trump assassination attempt
Donald Trump was still receiving treatment from a failed assassination attempt when senior Republican politicians started demanding answers from the US Secret Service. ⌘ Read more
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 live streams, map data, and eyewitness videos, here’s how the rally shooting played out over 11 minutes and 9 seconds. ⌘ Read more
What we know about the suspected shooter behind Trump assassination attempt
The FBI have named Thomas Matthew Crooks, a 20-year-old man from Pennsylvania, as the “subject involved” in the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. ⌘ Read more
Byron Bay swimmer swept out to sea seeks salvation with his smart watch
Treading water in rough seas 1 kilometre offshore, Rick Shearman used his smart watch to call triple-0. ⌘ Read more
Heavy rainfall, damaging winds forecast has SES warning Tasmanians to be prepared
Gusts of up to 100 kilometres per hour are expected to hit parts of the south-east coast from late Sunday and continue through to Monday morning, with the state’s emergency services calling on people to be prepared. ⌘ Read more
Workplace minister Tony Burke says CFMEU is ‘on notice’
The federal workplace minister says he won’t rule out deregistering the CFMEU’s construction division and is seeking advice on his ministerial powers. ⌘ Read more
The shooting took an instant but the attempt on Trump’s life will be felt for years to come
The United States has a tragic history of political assassinations, and this sort of moment is one that candidates and their families must fear the most. But just four months out from a divisive election, in an America already so polarised, the attempt on Trump’s life – and the way it’s now handled — could have much broader consequences. ⌘ Read more
‘Homecoming’: Remains of British explorer Matthews Flinders finally laid to rest
A renowned explorer who gave Australia its name has been reburied in the village of his birth in the United Kingdom. ⌘ Read more
Live: Sea Eagles and Knights forced into changes with spot in the top eight on the line
Manly and Newcastle have star players missing on State of Origin duty. They face off in a Sunday afternoon clash for a spot in the top eight. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
Man and woman’s bodies found in the Maribyrong River
Police are investigating after a member of the public found a man’s body in the river, followed by the body of a woman a short time later. ⌘ Read more
Witnesses say gunman was spotted on roof near rally minutes before Trump assassination attempt
Several minutes before a series of shots were fired towards Donald Trump at a political rally in the United States, a gunman was spotted on a nearby rooftop, according to witnesses. ⌘ Read more
Passengers pack first train ride to Yanchep in Perth’s north, but ride did not come cheap
WA’s Premier and Treasurer are among the first passengers to ride the 15-kilometre railway extension covering three new train stations in Perth’s north — Alkimos, Eglinton and Yanchep — on Sunday. ⌘ Read more
Police divers searching for missing person after boat capsizes in Somerset Dam
Emergency services were called to the dam around 9am. A speed boat was found in the water but a person remains missing. ⌘ Read more
An ABC News producer was in the crowd when shots rang out at Donald Trump’s rally. This is what she saw
ABC News producer Phoebe Hosier was at the campaign rally where Donald Trump was shot. She’s described the chaotic scenes that ensued moments after. ⌘ Read more
Live: Suns to respond to Dimma’s plea to ‘grow up’ as they host resurgent Power
Gold Coast will be out to make a statement as it hosts Port Adelaide to kick off Sunday action, before Richmond faces GWS and West Coast takes on Brisbane. Follow live. ⌘ Read more
These tiny, fluffy cows have a cult following, but behind the scenes a debate on the ethics of breeding them rages
Sales of miniature highland cows have jumped by 30 per cent in a year, but a veterinarian says breeding smaller-than-normal animals prioritises looks over quality of life. ⌘ Read more
How Indigenous language became a part of everyday life in this country town
Conversations in Carnarvon often blend Indigenous and English languages. Linguists and community members alike say the town should double down on its cross-cultural vocabulary before it is too late. ⌘ Read more
Sydney driver escapes serious injury after rock is dropped onto car
NSW Police are appealing for assistance from the public after a large rock smashed through the windscreen of a car driving along Henry Lawson Drive in Revesby on Saturday night. ⌘ Read more
How the deadly shooting at Donald Trump’s rally unfolded
Chaotic scenes erupted on Saturday evening US time as former US president Donald Trump was injured by reported gunfire at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. ⌘ Read more
Teen dies in South Coast crash, another critical
A teenage driver has died in a car crash in an allegedly stolen car on NSW South Coast. Police are searching for two missing passengers. ⌘ Read more
‘It’s such a human thing’: How screen composers are fighting to protect their craft against artificial intelligence
Would you choose to listen to music that’s been made by a computer? Screen music composers say they risk being pushed out of their industry without better regulations around the use of artificial intelligence in sound generation. ⌘ Read more
The son of Asia’s richest man gets married in the year’s most extravagant wedding
The youngest son of Mukesh Ambani, Asia’s richest man, marries his longtime girlfriend in what many dubbed the wedding of the year, attended by global celebrities, business tycoons and politicians, highlighting the billionaire’s staggering wealth and rising clout. ⌘ Read more
Some people celebrate Christmas in July. These folk think about the festive season every day
For some people Christmas is not just a passion, it’s an addiction. But even they struggle to listen to carols 365 days of the year. ⌘ Read more
Fifty years after playing for the Socceroos at the World Cup, Ernie is playing in another
The Oldyroos count former Socceroo Ernie Campbell among their ranks, and they’re taking on the world of older men without help from major sporting bodies. ⌘ Read more
‘It just sucks’: Aussie duo lose Wimbledon doubles final after coughing up three championship points
Three times, Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson were only a point away from winning the men’s doubles crown, but Harri Heliövaara and Henry Patten prevailed in a dramatic final. ⌘ Read more
Live: Donald Trump escorted off stage after shots heard at campaign rally
Video from the event showed blood on Mr Trump’s ear after shots rang out while he was giving a speech. Follow live. ⌘ Read more