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This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.
Woman uncovers graveyard crosses used in thrifty post-WWII reno in her bathroom wall

Emma Strong did not know her home was host to a strange kind of graveyard until she started a home renovation. Her journey to return the markers to the descendants has been equally surprising.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
Walters steals victory again for Dockers, Cats continue winning streak

A Michael Walters goal inside the final minute sees the Dockers pip the Magpies, while the Cats defeat the Swans, and the Crows, Lions and Giants also post wins.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.
Woman uncovers graveyard crosses used in thrifty post-WWII reno in her bathroom wall

Emma Strong did not know her home was host to a strange kind of graveyard until she started a home renovation. Her journey to return the markers to the descendants has been equally surprising.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
From feral to family: Why Australians are adopting camels as household pets

It might sound strange, but several Australian families have embraced the idea of camels as pets and their choice could even help struggling Aussie farmers.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
Government won't say if four children killed in fiery crash were known to Child Safety

Homicide detectives investigate whether the children's mother deliberately crashed the car — killing them and herself. The Child Safety Minister says the police and the Coroner need time and space to do their jobs.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Woman uncovers graveyard crosses used in thrifty post-WWII reno in her bathroom wall

Emma Strong did not know her home was host to a strange kind of graveyard until she started a home renovation. Her journey to return the markers to the descendants has been equally surprising.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.
Woman uncovers graveyard crosses used in thrifty post-WWII reno in her bathroom wall

Emma Strong did not know her home was host to a strange kind of graveyard until she started a home renovation. Her journey to return the markers to the descendants has been equally surprising.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
Adelaide couple bringing quality healthcare to struggling Ugandans

Michael and Kim Findlay have moved back to Adelaide but they continue to run a hospital delivering crucial healthcare to thousands of Ugandans from their home office.
Escaped dog leads to police finding 'uninhabitable' puppy farm

Police rescue a dozen neglected dogs and puppies from what they describe as a "horrible and uninhabitable" puppy farm in Adelaide's northern suburbs.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.
Woman uncovers graveyard crosses used in thrifty post-WWII reno in her bathroom wall

Emma Strong did not know her home was host to a strange kind of graveyard until she started a home renovation. Her journey to return the markers to the descendants has been equally surprising.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
'I'm lucky to be here': Rwandans in Tasmania selling coffee to help massacre survivors

Twenty-five years after the surviving the horrors of the Rwandan massacre, Tasmanian migrant Faina Illigoga and her husband find a way to help those still struggling at home.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.

This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
'Kids learn to survive a guy with a gun': Aussie-made video shocks the US

Fake blood, simulated gunfire and barricades. Two Australian men were horrified by how American schools prepare children for a massacre. Now their ad is shaking up the country.
Analysis: Albanese and Shorten had a 'Sliding Doors' moment that lead to an election loss

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago when a matter of votes could have swayed May's election outcome, writes Tom Iggulden.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
For Australia's 'internet brides', the reality of wedded bliss is abuse and exploitation

An explosion of social media sites promoting young Asian women keen for marriage causes a spike in abuse and exploitation, with claims some women are being held captive in suburban homes in situations that could constitute human trafficking.
The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
Opinion: Counting my carbs: What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered, writes Jo Clay.
Every year, this recycling plant will turn 685,000 end-of-life tyres into oil, steel and carbon

A regional New South Wales town is set to become a major player in oil production and the renewable fuels market with a plant using world-first technology to recycle thousands of used tyres a year.
'Tip of the iceberg': Influenza cases may be 10 times higher than we thought, researcher says

The number of flu cases in Victoria is three or four times higher than normal and experts say it may only be the tip of the iceberg because we don't test everyone who gets sick.
Australian woman among eight climbers missing in India's Himalayas after avalanche

Sydney woman Ruth McCance is confirmed to be among eight climbers missing after attempting to climb Nanda Devi, India's second-highest mountain, with reports of a heavy avalanche on their proposed route.
Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
'He died and I didn't': How one man's tragic climbing adventure changed his life

The death of a close friend in a mountain climbing accident was a life-changing moment for Brisbane doctor Andrew Peacock. Now he spends half the year globetrotting on grand adventures.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.
Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
Obsession with Migaloo the white whale is far from on the wane in 30th year

With whale season upon us, all eyes are on the east coast of Australia in the hope of spotting Migaloo the albino humpback on his 30th birthday.
Where have Menindee's birds gone?

In the shadow of mass fish kills at the start of the year, residents of Menindee in NSW are now worried for the rich and rare birdlife that relies on the area to breed.
Analysis: The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Home loans with 2pc deposit and no mortgage insurance? They worked in WA, but there's a catch

Just as they had resigned themselves to a future of renting, a radio advert stopped the Glenncross family in their tracks. More than a decade on they remain one of the thousands of success stories from the WA Government's Keystart program.
Analysis: The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra.These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear, writes Stan Grant.

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Analysis & Opinion

The voices we don't hear are the ones we need to seek out

Sitting with the elders of Swan Hill felt a world away from the politics of Canberra. These are the people we don't see; the voices we don't hear.
By Indigenous affairs analyst Stan Grant
What I learnt on my year-long low-carbon diet

Over the past year, I've been trying to cut my carbon footprint by 75 per cent through a different experiment each week. This is what I've discovered.
By Jo Clay
Labor's 'Sliding Doors' moment that could have won them the election

The Coalition's election victory was born in a "sliding doors" moment almost 12 months ago
By Tom Iggulden
The coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive

Ante Milicic speaks exclusively to the ABC about what it means to coach the Australian women's team at the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
By network sport editor David Mark

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World

Police vow to never name Virginia Beach shooter again

A Virginia Beach police chief says a man who shot dead 12 people at a local government centre "will be forever referred to as 'the suspect' because our focus now is the dignity and respect for the victims in this case and to their families".
This 3D tour of Mount Everest takes you through last week’s deadly climb

This year's Mount Everest "summit window" was brief and it was deadly. When the window closed last week, twice as many had perished as last year, making 2019 one of the deadliest years on record.
Puff, puff … spew? Colorado hit with vomiting syndrome after legalising weed

Five years after Colorado began its "great experiment" with recreational weed, the state's economy is booming. But then violently ill people started showing up at hospitals.
'Guns and bullets meant people would die': Chinese soldier recalls Tiananmen massacre

Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre — a bloody crackdown on a pro-democracy movement erased from history in China, but still remembered by the people who witnessed the chaos that swept Beijing.

Asia Pacific

No time to waste: Asia is talking tough and the race to recycle is heating up

The recycling industry says it is ready to capitalise on election promises made by the Morrison Government to tackle Australia's waste crisis, but is warning they only address half the problem.
The Black Knight and the Iron Maiden: A love story entwined with an island's devastating past

Their ancestors were on opposite sides of a lucrative and devastating mining project that changed a Pacific island forever. And yet, their love bloomed.
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.

Business

Analysis: Economic slowdown heading to GFC levels

Weakness in retail, construction and business investment is expected to drag GDP growth down to the lowest level since 2009 when first quarter data is released this week.
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.
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

Liverpool claims sixth Champions League title with 2-0 win over Tottenham

An early goal from Mohamed Salah and a late one from Divock Origi give Liverpool a 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur in the all-English Champions League final as coach Juergen Klopp finally gets his hands on Europe's biggest prize.
The football coach behind the Matildas' World Cup drive — Ante Milicic

Little is known — but a lot is expected — of Australia's current women's football coach, Ante Milicic. Ahead of the FIFA World Cup in France, the former Socceroo speaks exclusively to the ABC about his passion for the game and what it means to lead the Matildas on the game's biggest stage.
Smith and Warner reunite amid boos, as Australia eases past Afghanistan

There were jeers and ironic chants in the crowd, but Steve Smith and David Warner came together on the pitch in a full international for the first time in 12 months to help guide Australia to an opening World Cup win over Afghanistan.
How a mindfulness retreat inspired modern sports psychology

In the 1960s a US sports institute began promoting the idea of using supernatural powers to achieve athletic greatness. Some ideas were "bonkers", others are still used in sport today.

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

The small cupboard on a busy street helping those in need

A box on one of Brisbane's busiest streets has taken the street library concept and turned it into a pantry to help those less fortunate.
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.

Health

Blood pressure is a silent killer. Here's how to take back control

A blood pressure test can feel confusing and damning, with cryptic results like 145/90 or 120/80. So what do these numbers mean? And is there anything you can do to change them and reduce your risk?
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.

Rural

The next asbestos? What do the Monsanto trials mean for the future of Roundup

It's been touted as the next asbestos, but agribusiness giant Monsanto insists Roundup doesn't cause cancer.
Outback vets look to interns to help fill shortages

In the cattle industry's busiest season, outback vets are turning to interns to help fill a shortage of qualified staff.
A uni student's journey from French Charolais stud to Australian buffalo dairy

A French agriculture student wants her family to consider introducing buffalo on their Charolais operation after a stint on a NSW dairy.
Southern Queensland towns record coldest May morning

Dalby records its coldest morning since 1911 following a winter blast across southern Queensland overnight.

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