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- Queensland's Daintree Rainforest does not have mains electricity — so many residents are burning hundreds of litres of "dirty" diesel fuel a week just to keep their businesses running.
Behind the smiles and sold stickers, there are early signs of illness in Australia's property market
Analysis by Michael JandaA surge in home loan hardship requests and a record number of quick resales are two signs that Australia is still perilously close to the edge of the mortgage cliff.- In a city that is less affordable than Sydney, London and New York to purchase a home, some young Taiwanese people are trying desperately to buy, while others are giving up on the real estate dream altogether.
- Israel's leader told parliament the strike was not intended to kill civilians and will be investigated.
- The United Nations will hold an emergency meeting to further coordinate the response to the disaster, which has been hampered by the weather and tribal violence in the remote region.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing a call to reverse an "interim" law he introduced more than a decade ago to make a Parliament House department exempt from Freedom of Information requests.
- A north-west cloud band will engulf Australia this week, signalling a rapid transition away from the monotonous high pressure systems which have dominated recent weather charts.
- Russia's big, cheap, retrofitted Soviet-era bombs have become one of its most effective weapons in its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Locals who have seen their devastating effects view them as a "super weapon".
- Australia's largest superannuation funds have doubled their investments in high-emitting companies over the past two years, according to environmental finance group Market Forces.
- Nationally, most of us opt to get behind the wheel when it comes to commuting to work. But as one Australian state slashes public transport fares, experts say there's more to do in improving the way we get around.
- Justine and her partner cut their losses and sold their home cheap in the inner suburb of Darwin after months of no takers.
- A building company used to construct affordable housing under a government program has been linked to a notorious residential construction company that collapsed last year amid legal battles.
- During the pandemic Aja Barber began questioning how the price of clothing had gone down within her lifetime, while everything else was going up. The conclusions made her uncomfortable.
- liveLocally, fresh retail trade figures released this morning will give further insight into how the Australian economy is performing. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.
- Millions across coastal India and Bangladesh are displaced or without power as Cyclone Remal overwhelms drainage systems and destroys homes.
- Fourteen-time Roland Garros champion Rafael Nadal once again refuses to rule out a return to the Paris clay, but tears and cheers flow as he loses his opening match to Alexander Zverev.
- Australian National University students moved the pro-Palestine encampment overnight after police warned them to leave by midday today or face further action including arrests.
- Analysis by Keane BourkeThe WA government says it will consider making its proposed new firearm laws even tougher after two Perth women were murdered in their home, an incident motivated by domestic violence. But could the legislation have stopped their killer?
- Police hold serious concerns for the wellbeing of a newborn baby and its mother after a passer-by found "signs of birth" on a riverbank in suburban Sydney.
- The federal government has been heavily criticised by the domestic, sexual and family violence response sector following its budget. Today its "rapid review" of how to best prevent violence against women will begin in Sydney.
- Australian researchers are working on developing drugs that target bugs in the guts of Parkinson's disease patients in a radical new treatment approach they hope will slow or even stop the progression of the debilitating illness.
- After years of legal battles in their own countries, First Nations activists from around the world are working together to shine a global spotlight on the systemic failure to protect Indigenous fishing rights worldwide.
- Queensland's Office of the Independent Assessor has referred the mayor's stated army history to the Crime and Corruption Commission after the details were challenged by a newspaper on Anzac Day. He has since provided his service number.
- This mother moved an hour to secure work but she cannot relocate her son until she gets a rental property. She's applied for 58.
- These tiny homes were sold to Australians as part of a solution to the nation's housing crisis. The company involved took the money for them but never delivered.
- Basketball legends pay tribute to NBA champion and beloved broadcaster Bill Walton, who died aged 71.
- The latest documentary from the director of Whitney skirts around the issues raised by the anti-Semitism and subsequent revival of former Dior and Givenchy creative director John Galliano.
- Taiwan's customs officials issue a fine of NT$200,000 ($9,369) to a traveller for attempting to bring a lunch box containing pork into the country.
- One of Australia's biggest mango growers, Manbulloo Limited, has planted its largest ever patch of new varieties in the Northern Territory.
- Analysis by Brittany CarterIndigenous culture took centre stage in Super Netball First Nations Round, but what are the clubs doing in National Reconciliation Week to form an authentic connection with community? Meanwhile, the Fever have finally been dethroned after a six-week winning streak.
- For many years, Deanna knew there was something about her that was "different". Now, she's taking part in a rollout of "quiet dinners" for people with sensory needs around food.
- It's the government department tasked with protecting Australia's democracy, yet within it bubble accusations of a toxic culture, the silencing of dissent and the routine cover-up of problems.
- Kelly Rowland accuses Cannes security of racial profiling, Lizzo addresses South Park parody and more entertainment news you might have missed.
- Whether you drive an electric car or are considering making the switch, you've probably been drawn into a discussion about whether they are really better for the climate. To save you from your next barbecue encounter, we have put two cars to the test.
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analysis:The man who shot dead two Perth women legally owned 13 firearms. Would new gun laws have made a difference?
The WA government says it will consider making its proposed new firearm laws even tougher after two Perth women were murdered in their home, an incident motivated by domestic violence. But could the legislation have stopped their killer?
Analysis
analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: First Nations Round a chance for non-Indigenous players to reflect
Indigenous culture took centre stage in Super Netball First Nations Round, but what are the clubs doing in National Reconciliation Week to form an authentic connection with community? Meanwhile, the Fever have finally been dethroned after a six-week winning streak.
Analysis
analysis:Behind the smiles and sold stickers, there are early signs of illness in Australia's property market
A surge in home loan hardship requests and a record number of quick resales are two signs that Australia is still perilously close to the edge of the mortgage cliff.
Analysis
analysis:How the battle of art vs science will define this year's State of Origin series
There was no shortage of surprises in the State of Origin teams for Game I but the basics of the battle between New South Wales and Queensland remain the same as ever.
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analysis:The man who shot dead two Perth women legally owned 13 firearms. Would new gun laws have made a difference?
The WA government says it will consider making its proposed new firearm laws even tougher after two Perth women were murdered in their home, an incident motivated by domestic violence. But could the legislation have stopped their killer?
Analysis
analysis:Super Netball Round-Up: First Nations Round a chance for non-Indigenous players to reflect
Indigenous culture took centre stage in Super Netball First Nations Round, but what are the clubs doing in National Reconciliation Week to form an authentic connection with community? Meanwhile, the Fever have finally been dethroned after a six-week winning streak.
Analysis
analysis:Behind the smiles and sold stickers, there are early signs of illness in Australia's property market
A surge in home loan hardship requests and a record number of quick resales are two signs that Australia is still perilously close to the edge of the mortgage cliff.
Analysis
analysis:How the battle of art vs science will define this year's State of Origin series
There was no shortage of surprises in the State of Origin teams for Game I but the basics of the battle between New South Wales and Queensland remain the same as ever.
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