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Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it

No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD.

Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
'Such is life': Sydney man free after pardon for espionage charges in the UAE

Australian Naim Aziz Abbas spent 18 months in an Abu Dhabi prison after being found guilty of spying, but returns home after being pardoned by the United Arab Emirates as part of Ramadan festivities.
Ice used in homes of 60pc of children removed from families in NSW town, inquiry hears

Thirty-four of the 52 children removed from their families in Nowra on the NSW south coast last year were from homes where the drug ice was being used, a special commission of inquiry has been told.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.

Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
South Sudanese community mourn leader killed in alleged hit-and-run

Dozens of people gather at a candlelight vigil in Melbourne's west to remember South Sudanese community leader Abiol Atem Manyang, who was killed in an alleged hit-and-run earlier this week.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it

No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD.

Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
Winter chill hits Queensland towns with coldest May morning on record

Dalby records its coldest morning since 1911 with several May temperature records broken following a winter blast across southern Queensland overnight.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.
Septic tank rescue for miniature donkey up to his neck in it

Firefighters rescue a miniature donkey who found himself stuck in a septic tank, north of Brisbane. Despite his predicament he still had an appetite for carrots.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
Nuts about solar: Why this giant macadamia processor has turned to the sun

The world's largest macadamia processor turns to solar power in a bid to lower energy costs, lift profitability, and reduce its environmental footprint.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.

Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
Parched Perth posts second-driest May in history, with warm start to winter on the way

Perth posts its second-driest May on record and shivers through the coolest mornings ever experienced during the month. But get set for a balmy start to winter for the long weekend.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
Tourist boat sank in just seven seconds in Hungarian river, CCTV shows

A criminal investigation has been launched after rescuers said there was little chance of finding survivors in the wreck, with seven people confirmed dead and 21 still missing.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it

No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD.

Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
'Carpaggedon' herpes release no certainty as research continues

A final decision is yet to be made over whether a strain of the herpes virus will be released to control carp numbers in the Murray-Darling, as irrigators utilise a matured water market to help them negotiate low allocations.
Church's pray-for-Morrison election email criticised for 'dubious claims'

An election-eve email urging Pentecostal church members to vote for the Prime Minister is criticised by a religious commentator, who says the message presented a "narrow view of Christianity".
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
A 'sad day' for the Eyre Peninsula as locals say goodbye to rail transport

About 500 locals turn out in Cummins, on SA's Eyre Peninsula, to farewell one of the final trains passing through the town as the region prepares for more trucks on the road.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.

Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
Chief Minister spruiks surplus as budget heads into deficit

Andrew Barr is setting up next week's budget as a good news story for Canberra — but a $45 million surplus is masking a forecast deficit for the coming financial year.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
As patients went through cancer treatment, she went through their wallets

A former nursing assistant admits to stealing credit cards from cancer patients in her care, and using the stolen funds to buy thousands of dollars in cigarettes, groceries and alcohol.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
Analysis: Church's astonishing defence seems to airbrush history on notorious paedophile priest

It felt as if the winds of change were blowing through the Catholic Church after the royal commission. But a new defence has rejected some of its key findings in relation to one of its most notorious paedophile priests, writes Louise Milligan.
'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it

No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD.

Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
The Tasmanian suburb where residents smoke at rates not seen since the 70s

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
'It's a scary situation': Victims of gun crime urge people to hand over their firearms

Three years ago baker Joshua Humphries was confronted at work by two masked men with a shotgun. He and others in the bakery still feel the impact and urge Tasmanians to take advantage of a police gun amnesty.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
Kennerley Children's Homes agrees to sign up for sexual abuse redress scheme

Tasmania's largest not-for-profit foster care organisation commits to the National Redress Scheme after the threat of a funding cut, but says its needs more government money to look after the 120 children in its care.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
'Clearly it’s gone too far': Heart Foundation pulls controversial ad

After backing it and then changing it, the Heart Foundation takes the step of fully removing a controversial ad campaign that suggested people who do not look after their health do not love their families.
Parched Perth posts second-driest May in history, with warm start to winter on the way

Perth posts its second-driest May on record and shivers through the coolest mornings ever experienced during the month. But get set for a balmy start to winter for the long weekend.
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it

No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD.

NASA to launch rockets from remote Top End site

The world's biggest space agency plans to send rockets into space from a site 700 kilometres east of Darwin as soon as next year.
Scores of tributes left at vigil for slain homeless woman Courtney Herron

About 500 people join family members at a silent vigil to celebrate the life of Courtney Herron, whose body was found in a Melbourne park a week ago.
Grieving mum pleads for action as road safety boss calls for ban on 'bombs'

Victorian mother Chris Latimer has dealt with an unimaginable level of grief. She is sharing her story as the State Government holds a summit to address a sharp increase in road deaths and injuries.
Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
'A very distressing way to die': Man jailed after threesome turns to murder

Jason Considine is sentenced to 21 years' jail after admitting to strangling Ashley Phillips and dumping his body in a wheelie bin in Melbourne's north following a night of sex and cannabis smoking.
WikiLeaks' Assange suffering from 'psychological torture', UN expert says

As well as physical ailments, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange shows "all the symptoms typical for prolonged exposure to psychological torture", a United Nations human rights investigator says.
Adani one step away from construction after bird protection plan approved

Adani needs just one more environmental approval before it can start building one of the country's biggest coal mines after the Queensland Government approves a crucial plan to protect an endangered bird.
Foster child's abuse claims dismissed by authorities after carer faked impotence

A foster parent is sentenced to more than 15 years' jail for sexually abusing six children in his care, including one young Perth girl who was not believed when she complained to authorities.
Children are being arrested while asleep in bed — and laws that could stop this are facing setbacks

Children sleeping at home have been woken and arrested in Alice Springs, according to lawyers dismayed at a potential government back down on the use of arrest as a last resort.
Parched Perth posts second-driest May in history, with warm start to winter on the way

Perth posts its second-driest May on record and shivers through the coolest mornings ever experienced during the month. But get set for a balmy start to winter for the long weekend.
Cindy had her first cigarette at 12. She lives in Australia's smoking capital

Smoking rates have dropped massively since the 70s — down from 40 per cent to only 14 per cent — but some areas of the country are not getting the message.
Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.
Tonne of Kakadu plums shipped out in business first for remote community

A remote Indigenous community has used the weekly barge service in Arnhem Land to ship out 1 tonne of Kakadu plums for the first time.
Ex-senior firefighter jailed for receiving nearly $200k in kickbacks

A former senior firefighter is sentenced to three years' prison for corruption after receiving $194,500 in payments from two companies he helped secure contracts with at Queensland Fire and Emergency Services.
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
US company selling Australians' personal data for just $US60, and you could be one of them

Our personal data isn't staying with the companies that collect it — it is being bought, sold and shared in ways most of have no idea about.
One graduation, two gowns, thousands of ancestors

It took her four months of sewing until her fingers tingled, but Theresa Ardler's graduation cloak tells a story that dates back many generations.
Backyard astronomer snaps Jupiter storm using home-made telescope

An amateur astronomer has stunned experts with his photos of the Great Red Spot — a centuries-old storm raging above Jupiter.
The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
The race is on to build a rock wall as erosion threatens to spill rubbish into the sea

Decades of rubbish, faeces, asbestos and medical waste is at risk of spilling into the Southern Ocean if a million-dollar rock wall in south-west Victoria is not built in time.
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
'Always in the red': How ADHD affects your wallet and what to do about it

No-one had ever made the connection between my disorder and my bank account. This is the story of how I learned to manage my money with ADHD.

Features

Analysis & Opinion

Stokes wonder catch in England win

England finally got the 2019 Cricket World Cup underway with a 104-run victory over South Africa at the Oval, featuring a stunning Ben Stokes catch to end the phoney war, writes Geoff Lemon.
By Geoff Lemon
Should Bill Shorten quit politics?

Labor this week has looked like a routed army forced to regroup while it is still bandaging wounds and burying its dead.
By Michelle Grattan
Mid-season AFL draft causing headaches

The premise of an AFL mid-season draft seemed honourable, but the reality is it has created an unmanageable situation for clubs at lower levels.
By Neil Cross
NRL shows leadership on anthem boycott

The NRL's tacit support of two players deciding not to sing the national anthem before next week's State of Origin I illustrates it is showing leadership in Indigenous affairs, writes Richard Hinds.
Offsiders columnist Richard Hinds

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The first total solar eclipse to be caught on film was recorded by a magician over 100 years ago

Scenes of the first-ever solar eclipse to be captured on film nearly 120 years ago offer "a captivating glimpse of Victorian science in action".
These spellers were so good, the spelling bee ran out of words. How do you compare?

Contestants were tasked with words like 'enchytraem', 'annus mirabilis' and 'oeilade'. Take our quiz to see if you could be a winner at the 2019 incarnation of America's National Spelling Bee.
High-tech hunt for raccoon dogs menacing an English village

The pair of runaways are still at large after reportedly going "absolutely mad" at a pony named Peaches and a pygmy goat called Betty when they escaped their pen.
Trump imposes 5pc trade tariff on Mexican imports over 'illegal immigration problem'

President Donald Trump says the United States will impose a 5 per cent tariff on all goods coming from Mexico from June 10 and they will increase until the "illegal immigration problem is remedied".

Asia Pacific

Driverless trains are being embraced around the world — what could go wrong?

As Sydney joins the list of cities across the globe embracing a world of driverless trains, are governments adequately prepared for an automated revolution?
PNG's new PM vows to create the 'richest black Christian nation'

Papua New Guinea's former finance minister James Marape is elected by the the Pacific nation's Parliament as its new Prime Minister after weeks of political unrest.
'Completely lost hope': Surge in refugee self-harm since Australian election

More than 20 refugees living on Manus Island have attempted self-harm or suicide since the Federal Election, according to refugees and advocates who say the situation is now "out of control".
Peter O'Neill's wasted years as PNG's prime minister

Peter O'Neill entered the prime minister's office surrounded in controversy and this morning he exited the same way, resigning after a mass defection of government MPs to the opposition.

Business

Mortgages dip below 3pc for the first time as lenders slash fixed rates ahead of RBA cut

Mortgage repayments are set to become cheaper for many Australian borrowers, as lenders rush to cut their rates ahead of next Tuesday's widely anticipated Reserve Bank decision.
Why are we paying so much more for electricity? A 600-page report has some answers

The NEM has just celebrated its 20th anniversary and, while it has done a good job, it is now in need of a major overhaul to keep the lights on, a major new report warns.
Australia's 0.001 per cent have become 50 times richer in my lifetime

Australia's richest 200 people can afford a toast, with their wealth growing more than 20 per cent over the past year alone.
Adam Bandt says one in four people in poverty work full time. Is he correct?

Greens MP Adam Bandt says that one in four of Australia's poor are in full-time employment. Is he correct?

Sport

Kangaroos begin life after Brad Scott with win over Tigers

Less than a week after Brad Scott departed as coach, the Kangaroos produce a commanding performance to beat the Tigers by 37 points in Rhyce Shaw's first match in charge.
Eels take care of Origin-depleted Rabbitohs

The Eels break their three-match losing streak with a spirited 26-14 triumph over a Rabbitohs outfit missing several of their stars because of State of Origin.
Ben Stokes takes a blinder as the phoney war ends

England finally got the 2019 Cricket World Cup underway with a 104-run victory over South Africa at the Oval, featuring a stunning Ben Stokes catch to end the phoney war, writes Geoff Lemon.
Ash Barty to jump into world's top five after second-round triumph in Paris

Ash Barty will move into the world's top five after reaching the third round in Paris for the first time, but Sam Stosur will likely drop out of the world's top 100 after her defeat.

Arts & Culture

Drugs, inner demons, dysfunctional relationships: Biopic charts Elton John’s meteoric rise

Rocketman, already generating Oscar buzz, is admirably unafraid to engage with the star's homosexuality and grapple with the toughest chapters of his life.
Dark days at Black Swan as director's dumping draws Holmes a Court's ire

Multi-millionaire founder and patron of WA's flagship theatre company raises concerns after its executive director is dumped by the board chaired by Andrew Forrest's wife, Nicola Forrest, for an advertising executive with no theatre management experience.
George RR Martin bankrolled a theme park — its creators say it can change your life

At the House of Eternal Return, secret passageways and hidden portals offer something its creators say fills a human need.
Hong Kong's highly anticipated mega-gallery is previewing its collection in Sydney this week

M+ is framing itself as the Pompidou of the Asia Pacific: a behemoth museum for visual culture. Sydneysiders can see collection highlights this week, at Sydney Opera House.

Good News

Rare bird and passionate twitchers boost economy for tiny town

A study reveals a visit from a rare bird to a tiny NSW town generated hundreds of thousands of dollars for the economy, highlighting the untapped potential of birdwatching tourism.
'Egg Boy' donates almost $100,000 to victims of Christchurch shooting

Melbourne teenager Will Connolly, who smashed an egg onto the head of former far-right senator Fraser Anning, says he hopes the money that was gifted to him to cover his legal fees "provides some relief to victims of the massacre".
Queensland's happiest trolley collector pays it forward to thank Australia

Meet the man who does more than just collect trolleys — he lifts people with his daily jokes, positive personality and an unforgettable smile.
This 8-year-old has volunteered for half his life

Taz Traill spends his Monday evenings volunteering at a soup kitchen, and uses his pocket money to buy treats for nursing home residents.

Health

The anti-vaccination movement has a 200-year-old history. It all began with cow pus

The anti-vaccination movement has been around since Edward Jenner scraped pus from the skin of sick cows. Here's what's driven the sentiment over the last two centuries.
Ultra-processed foods linked to death and disease — again. Should they come with a warning?

Just weeks after researchers showed a cause-and-effect relationship between ultra-processed food and weight gain, two more studies have linked these foods with disease and death. So does our current focus on fat, sugar and salt need to shift?
Mother of five-year-old boy with flu 'didn't think it could be this serious'

Five-year-old Jaxson Hall's symptoms began with a full body rash and high temperatures. When his condition deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital, a flu test confirmed he had influenza-A.
Would you want to know if you had inherited a fatal gene from your parents?

Members of this support group all carry the same fatal gene and are using it as a jumping off point to help others.

Rural

Working dogs fetch top dollar, especially during drought

Farmers are paying bigger bucks for a decent working dog, especially in the drought.
Why the future of growing strawberries may be up in the air

An Australian farm takes the back-breaking work out of picking strawberries, moving to tabletop production.
Southern Queensland towns record coldest May morning

Dalby records its coldest morning since 1911 following a winter blast across southern Queensland overnight.
How three Australian farmers became exporters to China

Many businesses are lured to China's booming e-commerce industry, but many find it difficult to survive.

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