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- Iran's air defences activated amid reports of Israeli strike near city of Isfahan
Iranian state media has reported that explosions have been heard at Isfahan airport in central Iran, amid conflicting reports from US and Iranian officials about what caused them.
- 'It bloody hurts': Parents of 10yo who took his own life in state care speak of devastation, hit out at government
The parents of a 10-year-old boy who was under the care of the WA Department of Communities when he took his own life on Saturday speak of the moment they were told their son had died, and why they feel he has been swept "under the rug".
- This 8-year-old is learning to hunt dugong. He's also trying to save them
The battle over a proposed development on Toondah Harbour may have been won, but the fight to protect the dugong and Quandamooka traditions continues at Moreton Bay.
- Deceased contractor, 50, operated machinery against instruction, court hears
A construction worker operated heavy machinery without authorisation twice in the weeks before his death at a remote Northern Territory work site, a court has heard.
- Flooded outback highway could remain closed to end of May as shire braces for damage bill of up to $100 million
The flooding of the Great Central Road connecting Western Australia to the Northern Territory has also created a logistical nightmare for a remote gold mine, with truck drivers forced to tackle a 9,000km round trip to bring in supplies.
- Three brothers and family friend killed after ute hits tree in WA’s Wheatbelt
Three young brothers, one of them a nine-year-old, are among four people who died in a fatal car crash near the Wheatbelt town of Clackline overnight, around an hour east of Perth.
- Bipartisan federal support for tougher knife laws after Sydney attacks
Ongoing police patrols at shopping centres and tougher penalties for people caught carrying knives are among the suggestions being put forward by politicians following the Sydney stabbing attacks.
- Woman sentenced to home imprisonment after using council money to buy $135k worth of household, hardware and other items for herself
A Tasmanian woman who worked in administration for the Central Highlands Council has been sentenced to 18 months home detention after defrauding the council of more than $130,000 through personal purchases from Bunnings, Harvey Norman and a liquor store for almost a decade.
- Surfer left in tears at Margaret River Pro after emotional battle with older brother
Brazilian surfer Samuel Pupo is reduced to tears after beating his older brother at the Margaret River Pro, and knocking him off the tour as a result.
- St George Illawarra on fire at home as Warriors struggle to contain Dragons attack
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St George Illawarra are coming off a win last week, hoping to find the consistency that has eluded them in 2024. They face a Warriors side unbeaten in their last four matches, but coming off a draw. Follow live.
52': Penalty to the Dragons and Shaun Johnson is furious
41' TRY: Lomax flies like Superman to score
HT: Dragons take a 10-point lead into half time
- Resurgent Crows and dangerous Bombers looks to back up impressive wins at Adelaide Oval
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Adelaide kept their season alive with a thrilling win in round five, while Essendon's unpredictability makes them dangerous. Follow this intriguing clash from Adelaide Oval in our live blog.
Fifty up for Nic Martin
- Taylor Swift's new album is actually two new albums, and the internet has lost it
Taylor Swift's 11th studio album, The Tortured Poet's Department,has dropped and her fans are feeling a lot of things. Then the pop star managed to pull off a double surprise — sending the internet into meltdown.
- Four boys arrested over 'terrifying' alleged knifepoint carjacking in Darwin CBD
Northern Territory police have arrested four boys, including two aged 11, over an alleged daylight carjacking in Darwin that left a nurse traumatised.
- Security guard stabbed during confrontation with Bondi mass murderer granted permanent visa
Security officerMuhammad Taha has officially been granted a permanent resident visa by the government after he confronted Joel Cauchi during Saturday's mass stabbing at Westfield Bondi Junction.
- India's south has always been immune to Modi's charms. Here's why he's desperate to win them over
Analysis by Meghna Bali
India's prime minister has set himself an ambitious goal in the country's marathon six-week election, but to achieve it, he'll have to win over a dubious crowd.
- Canberra zoo's new zebra foal, born into successful breeding program, is already doing 'zoomies'
The new baby was born earlier this week. Zookeepers can't get close enough yet to check its sex and weight but said it is already showing signs of a cheeky personality.
- When Saigon fell in 1975, Vietnamese movie star Kieu Chinh began calling her famous friends
The 86-year-old star of The Joy Luck Club appears alongside Robert Downey Jr in The Sympathizer, a new black comedy examining the legacy of the Vietnam War.
- 'Enough is enough': Cost of cathedral building questioned as many struggle to make ends meet
In Samoa, churches spend millions building cathedrals to connect communities to God. But as debts and poverty skyrocket, many are questioning the price tag.
- States argue vapes 'recruiting a new generation to nicotine', urging federal parliament to enact bans
Health ministers from around the country have backed the federal government's proposed vaping bans, arguing e-cigarettes are being used as a tool to recruit new smokers.
- Within two hours of a high-risk drug being tested, an alert will be published on social media to warn others
A new permanent drug testing site in Brisbane will allow people to have small samples of illicit drugs tested for free to see if they contain dangerous chemicals.
- Caitlin Clark is this year's number one draft pick in the WNBA. Her salary has sparked outrage
There is a real-time example playing out on the world stage of how salaries are impacted by structures that were built for men decades before anyone thought to include women.
- China critic regains seat in Solomon Islands, vows to block Chinese investment as election counting continues
Early results are starting to flow in Solomon Islands in the wake of Wednesday's elections, with prominent China critic, ousted Malaita premier Daniel Suidani, regaining his provincial seat.
- Meta's amped-up AI agents confusing Facebook users
Facebook parent Meta unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence systems that are powering what CEO Mark Zuckerberg calls "the most intelligent AI assistant that you can freely use".
- The Wiggles release dance album boasting rave remixes of their biggest hits
The Wiggles most popular songs, including Hot Potato and Fruit Salad, feature on the group's newelectronic dance album.
- Rare black-footed ferrets successfully cloned from frozen tissue samples
Noreen and Antonia were cloned from frozen tissue collected in 1988.
- Trauma of family's lifetime with mental health system brought home by Bondi killings
The sister of a man whose schizophrenia diagnosis has been part of her family's life for 30 years says the mental health system, as she has experienced it, is non-existent.
- 'Big elephant in the room': A lawsuit in Japan has put the spotlight on race
A landmark racial discrimination case comes as the country grapples with questions about race, immigration and what it means to be Japanese.
- When Sarah secured a family home near Brisbane for $115 a week, she had no idea of the nightmare that would follow
An error made by the owner meant Sarah became the sole tenant on the lease for a bargain price, but months later, people started showing up at her door.
- Why are we all so angry right now? Many experts say we're being manipulated for profits
Anger and fear dominate our world right now, but experts say those who are engineering these emotions are often doing so for the money.
- A Harry Potter experience got a barrage of public backlash, but documents suggest it could've been avoided
In a beloved Melbourne wildlife reserve, Warner Brothers was given the green light to conjure up fantastical scenes straight from Harry Potter. But behind the scenes, the local council was warned this would risk banishing their own, real-world creatures.
Features
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Baby Avery was stillborn at 35 weeks — he's part of a tragic trend that hasn't changed in 20 years
Want to see a pre-teen in ballet flats kill some clueless criminals? Abigail may be for you
How Tyler worked and finished high school as a homeless teen under a cloud of guilt and shame
Flicks and food: Favourite comfort meals for movie nights at home
Analysis
analysis:In vouching for Bollard Man, Albanese set himself an uncomfortable precedent
Pilot and kangaroo hold hands in 'paw-some' airport encounter
See this week's best photos from across Australia
There were fears about the Prime Video adaptation of beloved game Fallout. Here's why they nailed it
Could attacks on predominantly women ever be considered terrorism?
Plants you shouldn't plant, according to the experts
Gigantic marine reptile identified from fossil found by 11-year-old girl and father
What happened when a concert pianist wore a heart rate monitor during a marathon performance
'I wish I'd dropped out of school when I was 15': Looming HECS indexation worrying debtors as cost of living bites
There's a baby drought in Australia. Here's why you should care
Unlikely friendship between co*ckatoo and lorikeet 'bamboozles' wildlife sanctuary visitors
Hiyori lives two lives. By day, she's an office worker but by night, she's a much-feared sumo warrior
Deceased contractor, 50, operated machinery against instruction, court hears
Analysis & Opinion
Analysis
analysis:India's south has always been immune to Modi's charms. Here's why he's desperate to win them over
By India correspondent Meghna Bali in Chennai
India's prime minister has set himself an ambitious goal in the country's marathon six-week election, but to achieve it, he'll have to win over a dubious crowd.
Analysis
analysis:Victorians are being told to brace for 'hard decisions' in next month's budget — here's why
By Victorian state political reporter Richard Willingham
Expect tough cuts and even tougher rhetoric when Victoria's budget lands next month, revealing the Allan government's decisions on taxes and its major infrastructure projects.
Analysis
analysis:Ethnic tensions will complicate the Albanese government’s multicultural policy reform
By Michelle Grattan
Australia's multiculturalism is enduring unprecedented strains, with all the difficulties that brings for political and community leaders.
Analysis
analysis:For the first time this term, inflation may not dominate the budget. What will?
By political reporter Tom Crowley
Treasurer Jim Chalmers's third budget will be his first not wholly dominated by inflation, which will share the stage with trouble in China and sluggish economic growth. What story will the government seek to tell?
