Teen on trial for murder over ‘handing knife’ to killer
A 15-year-old boy accused of murder was seen handing a knife to another teen just before a young man was fatally stabbed, a jury has been told.
· Rex Martinich
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Somali community group faces impending eviction despite plea for relocation
A Somali support group which has helped refugees in Melbourne access jobs, legal advice, schools and housing for 35 years could itself become homeless this week despite pleading with Premier Jacinta Allan for new digs eight months ago.
· Chip Le Grand
Inside the battle to save Sydney’s rooftop go-karting track
A popular electric go-karting track at Sydney’s Entertainment Quarter is facing permanent closure after the City of Sydney rejected an application to extend its operating approval – a decision that could put more than 150 jobs at risk and strip the precinct of one of its busiest attractions.
· David Barwell
Danish royals Mary and Frederik’s Australian trip had plastic crowns, cheering crowds – and a deeper message
Trump, Iran and Greenland weren’t mentioned, but they may as well have been. It was a reminder that for all the pomp and ceremony, royal visits often contain a kernel of real diplomacy
· Josh Butler
Sydney Swans admit to altering Bondi attack tribute to omit mention of Jewish community
Club apologises again for ‘error of judgment’ on opening night
· Joanna Khan
Chris Minns and Jewish groups condemn ‘horrid rhetoric’ from DJ at opening night of Sydney Biennale
US-based Zubeyda Muzeyyen, AKA DJ Haram, claimed a ‘Zio-Australian-Epstein empire’ was responsible for silencing dissenters
· Kelly Burke
Uluru sees heaviest rainfall in a decade, all states set to be hit
Auto news: Will Australians spend over $100,000 on a Chinese car?
· Patrick Brischetto
Far North Queensland father jailed for 14 years for killing five-year-old son
Jason Fourmile pleaded guilty to eight domestic violence charges. (Supplied: Facebook)
· Rosanne Maloney
Ancient forest versus 'luxury housing': The $3bn fight over Defence assets
Topic:Defence Industry
· Adam Harvey
By Adam Harvey
Adam is a reporter with 7.30. A two-time Walkley Award winner and experienced foreign correspondent with postings to Beirut, Jakarta and New York. He's been a reporter with Four Corners, the Sydney Morning Herald, the Irish Times, Sky News and the Daily Telegraph. You can follow him on Twitter @adharves
Dozens of Australian petrol stations run out of fuel as panic-buying continues
NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict
· Luca Ittimani, Penry Buckley
WA farmers say city drivers are getting priority for scarce fuel supplies
Petrol rationing in regional areas in causing consternation among farmers as they prepare for seeding. (ABC Great Southern: Mark Bennett)
· Mark Bennett
Emirates flights from Australia diverted after attack on Dubai
An Emirates flight which departed from Melbourne last night bound for Dubai International Airport has been diverted following a drone attack near the airport.
· Chris Zappone
Trump suggests he may delay China trip as he pressures Beijing for help
Property News: Australia's most popular suburbs in every capital city.
· Sarah Swain
After experiencing youth homelessness, Sully wants to help others
Topic:State and Territory Government
· Keane Bourke
Sydney Swans take responsibility for Bondi tribute script change
Topic:Royal Commissions
· Judd Boaz
Homicide squad called in over grim highway find in Victoria's west
Roads were closed around Jung following the discovery of a body. (ABC News: Tamara Clark)
· Tamara Clark
Gold Coast snags Olympic stadium architects for new $480m arena
The architecture firm designing Brisbane’s Olympic stadium has taken on another south-east Queensland venue tipped to be used at the 2032 Games.
· Cameron Atfield
Afternoon Update: Labor resists Trump’s Hormuz demands; strict new rules for Kyle and Jackie O; and one Oscars win after another
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· Kris Swales
Former NRL player granted bail after DV allegations, dramatic police pursuit
Former NRL and State of Origin player Chris Walker was allegedly on drugs when arrested over domestic violence allegations following a two-hour police pursuit which ended with him in a nearby canal telling police he was “going for a swim”, a court has heard.
· Jiselle Manning, Cloe Read
State defends Glasshouse name as opposition slams ‘corrupted’ vote
The state has denied it overrode a public poll to name the state’s newest theatre, the Glasshouse, despite the arts minister signing off months before voting opened.
· Catherine Strohfeldt
JAnalysis by Jessica Haynes
Jessica Haynes is the ABC's SA Digital Editor. She joined the ABC in 2016 as an online journalist and producer after working in print media in Adelaide and Brisbane.
Underworld figure killed in targeted shooting in Sydney's west
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One in five NSW waterways has severe microplastic contamination, study finds
Topic:Water Pollution
· Kelly Fuller
Mark Newnham bids to bounce back in championship battle with strong Happy Valley team
Australian handler aims to recapture top form with a full card of runners at city circuit
· Olivia O'Sullivan
Queen Mary swaps tiara for Akubra in first visit to Australia since new royal title
Akubras, Zimmerman and a touch of Scandi-chic: such are the style rules for our Aussie Cinderella’s first official visit Down Under since being minted queen.
· Lauren Ironmonger
GBy Gemma Breen
Gemma is a digital producer for ABC News' 50:50 Project. Her role involves creating content which prioritises women's experiences and perspectives. She has a keen interest in issues impacting Australian families and is always on the hunt for new ways to tell important stories. Follow Gemma on Twitter.
Dire strait: No ships for Trump’s mission from Australia’s shrinking fleet
Australia will not send a warship to the Middle East as US President Donald Trump demands neighbouring countries join a naval coalition to give oil tankers safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Matthew Knott
Australia’s Oscar hopes dashed but a history-making night for women
One Battle After Another won best picture at this year’s Academy Awards, in the least surprising win in recent memory. Australia’s Oscar hopes – five nominees and no winners – were dashed. And everyone from US President Donald Trump to self-styled ballet and opera critic Timothee Chalamet came under fire, in everyth…
· Michael Idato
Man to face trial over crash that killed four people in northern Victoria
Topic:Road Accidents and Incidents
· Philippe Perez
Author Craig Silvey facing more charges after being accused of producing child exploitation material
Jasper Jones author also charged with additional count of possessing child exploitation material
· Australian Associated Press
Turfed out: Fake grass banned from golf course-turned-housing estate
In what is believed to be a first for a large-scale housing development in Melbourne’s growth corridors, fake grass is set to be banned throughout a 500-home estate being built on a recently retired 18-hole golf course in the city’s south-east.
· Adam Carey
More charges for author accused of child exploitation
Property News: Australia's most expensive streets, and how much it costs to live in them.
· Aaron Bunch
Virgin Australia flight met by firefighters at Melbourne airport after smoke seen coming from vape
Passenger on Flight VA 328 alerted the crew who responded by ‘containing the device’ before plane landed
· Daisy Dumas
Burswood Park’s blue tree ‘will return’, Labor vows, as racetrack works surge ahead
A felled blue tree intended to spark community conversations about depression has become the latest flashpoint in the fight over the Cook government’s planned Burswood racetrack, with the state vowing to replace it.
· Hamish Hastie
Injured horse returned to work six months early before jockey’s fatal fall
An injured racehorse spent only half the amount of time that a vet recommended on paddock rest before a violent fall that killed an apprentice jockey in country NSW, a coronial inquest has heard.
· Amber Schultz
New rock monitor lizard species reveal remarkable evolutionary story
Topic:Scientific Research
· Christopher Testa
CBy Christopher Testa
Christopher is a multiplatform news reporter in Far North Queensland.
By James Wakelin
James Wakelin is a reporter and producer with ABC News South Australia. He has worked in newsrooms in Adelaide, Darwin and Melbourne after starting his career in newspapers on the Eyre Peninsula.
Nine-year-old Australian boy allegedly caught driving car at 1.30am on major highway
NSW police allege child was sitting on lap of 45-year-old man who was experiencing ‘significant fatigue’ but was operating pedals while boy steered
· Caitlin Cassidy
Japan and Australia say they have no plans to send ships to strait of Hormuz as Trump increases pressure
Trump said his administration had contacted seven countries asking for support to allow shipping through the vital waterway
· Sarah Basford Canales, Justinmccurry, Virginia Harrison
ACM to brief staff after co-owner Antony Catalano charged with assault of a woman
Australian Community Media says employee ‘wellbeing’ top priority amid ‘shock and deep concern’ over 59-year-old’s charges
· Amanda Meade
Six teens rescued from Gold Coast mountain one day after fatal cliff fall
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Rebecca Masters
Victorian taxpayers slugged $125 million for COVID shutdowns
Auto news: Public electric car charging cables cut and stolen at shopping centre
· Emily Woods
Kiis FM banned from airing strong sexual content on Kyle and Jackie O shows for five years
Kiis FM could face cancellation of radio station licence if ban breached, regulator says
· Amanda Meade
Businesses affected by one of world’s longest Covid lockdowns to receive $125m from Victorian government
Class action settles after retailers argued state government should pay them for economic loss resulting from pandemic lockdown
· Australian Associated Press
A third of all Victorian car thefts now involve key cloning devices
Criminals are buying devices online that allow them to override car security systems and steal them in seconds. (Supplied: Neighbourhood Watch Victoria )
Tasmanians to get chance to meet Queen Mary, King Frederik on Thursday
Tasmanian-born Queen Mary of Denmark visited Government House in Canberra on Sunday with her husband, King Frederik X. (AAP: Mick Tsikas)
Mother was 'living beyond her means' during fake cancer scam, court hears
An Adelaide mother previously pleaded guilty to 11 charges after she faked her son's cancer diagnosis. (Supplied)
· Eva Blandis