Trump approves firing squad execution for convicted US military base shooter
ABC News Australia2d ago
In short: The Pentagon said Nidal Hasan will be executed by firing squad for the attack at Fort Hood in Texas.
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top 77%'Heartless': Pro-Palestinian groups criticised for October 7 vigils
ABC News Australiaby Shannon Corvo2d ago
In short: The NSW premier and opposition leader have criticised pro-Palestinian groups that are holding vigils on the anniversary of Hamas's deadly attacks on Israel.
Being fetishised broke me. Now I'm taking back my power
ABC News Australiaby Kelly Lim Harris2d ago
Do you love me, or the idea of me? As an Asian woman, this question haunts me every time I enter a romantic relationship. Who could blame me? I've been burnt too many times.
Breaking: Police Commissioner Grant Stevens appointed SA's next governor
ABC News Australia3d ago
SA Police Commissioner Grant Stevens has been appointed South Australia's next governor. Mr Stevens will succeed the outgoing Frances Adamson, whose term expires today after five years.
What is South Australia's identity without its festivals?
ABC News Australiaby Shannon Pearce3d ago
In short: Multiple festivals have been removed from South Australia's event calendar in the last two years, raising questions about whether it is still "The Festival State".
Farmer uses $5,000 ram to start conversations about prostate cancer
ABC News Australiaby Kate Forrester3d ago
In short: Kojonup farmer Liz Heggaton has donated a Kojak ram, a self-shedding breed, to prostate cancer awareness at her annual ram sale.
Meet the pianist who is part of a family of seven musical siblings
ABC News Australiaby Ria Andriani3d ago
What is it like to be the eldest daughter of a very musical family? Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason says she may have been the first to learn an instrument, but today, the seven Kanneh-Mason siblings...
Budding rocket scientists put designs to the test in outback competition
ABC News Australiaby Bill Ormonde and Sarah McConnell3d ago
In short: Domestic and international students take part in the Australian Universities Rocket Competition in outback NSW.
Landmark gorge reopens to visitors after 'huge job' fixing flood damage
ABC News Australiaby Ruby Littler3d ago
In short: Kimberley's Danggu Geikie Gorge has reopened after it was badly damaged in the 2023 Fitzroy River flood.
Smooth sailing for new passenger zones at Melbourne Airport
ABC News Australiaby Melissa Brown3d ago
In short: New passenger pick-up and drop-off zones are now in use at Melbourne Airport. Most of the first travellers to use the new facilities this morning welcomed the new arrangements, saying it...
Record sheep prices can't save saleyard despite $1 lease offer
ABC News Australiaby Emily Doak and Cara Jeffery3d ago
In short: A large crowd gathered for the final sheep sale at Jerilderie. A new record of $524 per head was set at the sale. What's next?
Live: Wantaway Saints star boycotts best and fairest as Cats eye AFL trade
ABC News Australiaby Dean Bilton and Chris De Silva3d ago
Thu, 3 Sept, 8:10 pm, Final score, Dockers 40, Hawks 72 live AFL Trade period live updates: Rowan Marshall forces issue, Zach Merrett seals Hawthorn switch St Kilda ruck Rowan Marshall does not...
WA has high hopes for Land Forces as anti-war activists prepare to protest
ABC News Australiaby Courtney Withers3d ago
Industry executives from 60 countries, almost 1,000 exhibiting organisations, 10 days of special police powers and $11.5 million for policing.
Bird flu adds to fears for threatened species at proposed wind farm site
ABC News Australiaby Liz Rymill and Becc Bird3d ago
In short: The combined impact of bird flu and a proposed wind farm in Victoria's south-west poses risks to threatened bird and bat species, ecologists say.
Violence-racked remote NT community appeals for social club trial
ABC News Australiaby Jane Bardon and James Elton3d ago
In short: After 30 years without a local drinking venue, some leaders in Wadeye want to trial opening a licensed social club.
The people and programs trying to tackle homelessness in Lakes Entrance
ABC News Australiaby Rachael Lucas3d ago
Every Monday at 8am, retired Gippsland couple Bob and Barb Rushton load their four-wheel drive with food hampers.
Data breaches across Queensland's public sector on the rise
ABC News Australiaby Sarah Richards3d ago
In short: Queensland's Office of the Information Commissioner received 82 data breach notifications from the public sector last financial year.
Live: Coalition to announce long-awaited migration policy
ABC News Australiaby Joshua Boscaini3d ago
live Federal politics live: Coalition to announce long-awaited migration policy The Coalition will unveil its long-awaited migration policy today, weeks after One Nation and Labor announced their...
Demon faces Djokovic in China final after Medvedev disqualified
ABC News Australia3d ago
In short: Daniil Medvedev has been dramatically disqualified from the China Open for hitting a spectator in the eye with the ball during his semifinal against Novak Djokovic.
Australian predator relocated to refuge as population dwindles
ABC News Australiaby Baz Ruddick3d ago
In short: Around 20 female northern quolls with young are being moved into a 950-hectare refuge near Townsville. Once abundant in parts of Australia, northern quoll numbers are dwindling.