What to know about pneumonic plague after conflicting reports of a death in Russia
ABC News Australiaby Georgie Hewson2d ago
Thoughts of the plague might conjure up images of masked doctors during the European Middle Ages.
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top 96%Police investigate alleged assault of child by gymnastics coach
ABC News Australiaby Lewis Wiseman2d ago
In short: A gymnastics coach has been suspended as police investigate an alleged physical assault of a child at a club in Brisbane.
New police tasers to be introduced in troubled NT community
ABC News Australiaby Tilda Colling2d ago
In short: Northern Territory Police will introduce 750 long-range "Taser 10" tasers over the next five years.
Photo forced Lamarre-Condon into 'damage control', court told
ABC News Australiaby Jamie McKinnell2d ago
In short: A police officer who worked with accused double murderer Beau Lamarre-Condon has told a Sydney court he became obsessive and paranoid about alleged victim Jesse Baird.
Former American Idol singer gets life in prison for wife's murder
ABC News Australia2d ago
In short: Former Ohio music pastor and American Idol contestant Caleb Flynn has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for murdering his wife.
Traffic delays expected for Bathurst 1000 with major highway still shut
ABC News Australiaby Hamish Cole and Xanthe Gregory2d ago
In short: Spectators are being warned of major travel delays to and from the Bathurst 1000 while a major highway from Sydney remains shut.
Here's how Labor, the Coalition and One Nation's migration cuts compare
ABC News Australiaby Jake Evans2d ago
The Coalition's long-awaited migration plan has been revealed, completing the set of competing policies being offered by the government, the opposition and One Nation, who have risen in the polls...
'Last straw': Remote clinic shut down amid unrest, staff threats
ABC News Australiaby Abbey Halter2d ago
In short: The health clinic in Alpurrurulam, also known as Lake Nash, has been shut down after staff had to be evacuated amid threats and community-wide unrest.
The US has seen a spike in executions — how often are they botched?
ABC News Australiaby Brianna Morris-Grant2d ago
As death row inmate Christa Pike remains in hospital following a failed lethal injection, we take a closer look at the track record for botched executions in the US.
Parents, signs and ageism: Hobart's council race turns ugly as voting begins
ABC News Australiaby Monty Jacka2d ago
In short: Hobart's council election has been rife with personal attacks between candidates. A former lord mayor has described some of the behaviour as "juvenile". What's next?
Cross River Rail worker tells inquiry he 'saw red' in brawl with CFMEU members
ABC News Australiaby Will Murray2d ago
In short: A Cross River Rail worker says a brawl at a Dutton Park worksite began when CFMEU members pushed a female member of his team.
Housing protests erupt in Barcelona after Spain calls early election
ABC News Australia2d ago
In short: Tens of thousands of people have marched in Barcelona to demand housing relief after Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez called an early election.
AI drones on the cards for WA as shark-tagging program expanded
ABC News Australiaby Blake Kagi2d ago
In short: The WA government has announced an additional $5 million for shark mitigation measures in the wake of a fatal attack last month.
Coalition promises deep cuts in migration fight with One Nation, Labor
ABC News Australiaby Clare Armstrong2d ago
In short: The Coalition has unveiled a plan to drive net overseas migration down to 100,000 for two years through major changes to graduate, humanitarian and other visa programs.
Woman cleared of murdering adult children convicted of fraud offence
ABC News Australiaby Talissa Siganto2d ago
In short: A woman previously cleared of murdering two of her adult children has been convicted on a fraud offence. With time served, she will not spend any further time in custody.
Influencers, firms cut ties with former Bachelor Sam Wood after DV charges
ABC News Australiaby Owen Jacques2d ago
In short: Peers and companies are cutting ties with fitness entrepreneur Sam Wood, after he was charged with several domestic violence offences, including strangulation.
Former ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury is Lifeline Canberra's CEO
ABC News Australiaby Caitlin Maloney2d ago
In short: Former ACT Greens leader Shane Rattenbury will take on a new role as Lifeline Canberra's chief executive officer.
Coalition wants Victoria to 'lead the world' in youth mental health care
ABC News Australia2d ago
In short: The Victorian Coalition has committed to building a youth mental health facility at Parkville if elected at the state election in November.
Tomato soup tin explodes in man's face, slicing open his nose
ABC News Australiaby Angus Verley2d ago
In short: A tin of tomato soup exploded in a man's face, ejecting the sharp-edged metal lid into his nose. Dick Lanyon suffered a deep cut requiring medical attention. What's next?
Calls for Cornell president to resign during protests over gang rape allegation
ABC News Australiaby Phoebe Hosier and Scout Wallen2d ago
In short: Students and faculty members have held a protest at the Cornell University campus in New York.