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Run It Straight shows that 'bodies are disposable, pain is performative'

As this trend spreads, concerns are growing about the risks of brain injuries and the intense pressure on young men to prove themselves.

Published on: June 05, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Musk vs Republicans leaves Trump to wonder if he's created a monster

The anger with Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill" is taking many creative forms of Elon Musk's X account. It's a different story on Trump's Truth Social.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Erin Patterson to continue to give evidence in murder trial

Accused killer Erin Patterson faces more questions on the witness stand at her triple-murder trial. She's accused of killing three relatives by serving them a meal that contained death cap mushrooms. Follow the trial live.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Tasmanian premier's future set to be decided

A no-confidence motion in Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff is threatening his political future as leader of the minority Liberal government. Follow live.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Liberal Party weighing up legal challenge in Sydney seat after 26-vote loss

Still not conceding defeat, the Liberal Party is weighing up whether to challenge Gisele Kapterian's narrow loss in Bradfield in court.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Major aged care provider to cut more jobs ahead of government reforms

Blue Care says the impact of aged care reform means some roles are no longer viable or required as it makes job cuts aimed at "operational sustainability".

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Djokovic to face Sinner in blockbuster French Open clash

Three-time champion Novak Djokovic keeps up his quest for a record-breaking 25th major singles title, advancing to the French Open semifinals where he will face top seed Jannik Sinner.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Housing demand drives forestry companies' shift from blue gum to pine

As Australia looks to meet housing construction targets, companies in SA and Victoria's Green Triangle are investing more heavily in softwood timber.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Trump spruiks his 'success' since inauguration as steel tariffs take effect

Donald Trump's increased tariffs on steel and aluminium products imported into the United States are now in effect, meaning foreign importers face 50 per cent levies on top of their current costs.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Mother of missing WA fisherman pleads for answers

Julie Deery says her life has become a nightmare since her son, Corrie Feehan, disappeared off the WA coast more than five weeks ago.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Finance broker to make NRL debut after almost 70 reserve grade matches

Charlie Murray says helping his Wests Tigers teammates beat Penrith is more important than fixing their books, as the finance broker gears up for his NRL debut.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Housemate of missing teenager Pheobe Bishop released without charge

James Wood, 34, was arrested yesterday in connection with the disappearance of Pheobe Bishop, who has not been seen or heard from since May 15.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Aussie dollar rises above 65 US cents, RBA rate cut predicted for July

The Aussie touched above 65 US cents overnight as the US dollar weakened. Meanwhile, new figures show mining exploration investment in Australia is at its lowest level in years. Follow the day's events and insights as they happen with our business reporters on the ABC News live markets blog.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Finnish coach apologises after accidentally naming retired 51-year-old

The Finnish women's football team coach apologises after accidentally naming a retired 51-year-old in a game against Serbia.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Residents say council push to develop green space 'concerning'

Port Lincoln residents push back against a proposal from their council to develop five parcels of land for housing.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Live: Chalmers stands firm on super reforms despite Coalition pushback

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will need to look to the Greens to help pass his superannuation reforms as the Coalition says it won't negotiate on a key part of the proposal. Follow live.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Sydney mother charged over three-week break-in spree with son

A 42-year-old woman is accused of coordinating dozens of break-ins targeting businesses across Western Sydney, with her 18-year-old son also charged over the alleged spree.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

World number 361 stuns Russian prodigy Andreeva to reach French Open semis

Contesting the first major of her career, France's Lois Boisson is daring to dream of an improbable triumph after she stormed into the Roland-Garros semifinals.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Luke Bateman went viral and got a book deal. Then the tide turned

When former Canberra Raiders player and farmer Luke Bateman joined TikTok, he went viral for his love of fantasy novels. A month later he announced a book deal, but the news has generated controversy.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The tragic reason Walter Eddison never answered his telephone

The Eddison family suffered terrible loss during World War II. A plaque near a Canberra shopping centre car park offers an insight into that moment in history.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Morning Mail: Lidia Thorpe reveals complaint against Dorinda Cox, Victorian Liberals accused of hypocrisy, Putin โ€˜has toโ€™ respond to drone attack

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterGood morning. Lidia Thorpe says she was one of the people who made a bullying complaint about former Greens senator Dorinda Cox to the Parliamentary Workplace Support Service. Staying with politics, the Guardian can exclusively reveal several Victorian Liberals have criticised the...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Gippsland residents fear erosion measures no match for rising tides

The Victorian government spent more than $500,000 earlier this year on protective works that have already failed to stop erosion in a coastal community.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Woodsideโ€™s North West Shelf approval is by no means a one-off. Here are 6 other giant gas projects to watch

Despite warnings of a climate catastrophe, a slew of polluting gas projects are either poised to begin or lie firmly in industryโ€™s sights.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

SA's 2025 budget has come dressed in a police uniform. Here's why

With a state election only nine months away, the Malinauskas government is keen to use this budget to spruik its law and order credentials.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Bowel cancer rates are declining in people over 50. But why are they going up in younger adults?

Some of the proposed reasons include diet and lifestyle factors, and even the gut microbiome. But ultimately we donโ€™t know.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Unprecedented heat in the North Atlantic Ocean kickstarted Europeโ€™s hellish 2023 summer. Now we know what caused it

Parts of the Atlantic Ocean are again much warmer than normal, priming Europe for more extreme heat this summer.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Australian kids BYO lunches to school. There is a healthier way to feed students

Australia is one of the few high-income countries that does not provide children with a daily nutritious meal at school.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Australiaโ€™s charity sector is growing โ€“ย but many smaller charities are doing it tough

A new report shows revenue for the charity sector hit a record high in 2023. But if you leave out one huge single donation, total donations were flat.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Getting away with it โ€ฆ sort of. How a dictator and a fugitive Nazi advanced international human rights law

In 38 Londres Street, Philippe Sands brings to light the struggle to hold Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet and former Nazi Walther Rauff accountable.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Biggest 3D tapestry in Australia took 10,000 hours to make

One clear, bold vision and thousands of hours of specialised, meticulous work have resulted in Welcome to Country, a groundbreaking tapestry soon to go on show in Melbourne's west.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

Stampede at Indian stadium following IPL win leaves at least 11 fans dead

The crush happened as thousands of fans gathered outside M Chinnaswamy Stadium to celebrate the winners of the world's most popular T20 cricket tournament.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: ABC Australia favicon ABC Australia

The good news? Household living standards are on the rise. The bad news? Just about everything else | Greg Jericho

Australiaโ€™s weak economic growth is not surprising when you factor in whatโ€™s going on with households, private investment, trade and government spendingAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere were early signs that the March GDP figures were not going to be good.To start with, the Bureau of Statisticsโ€™ new measure of household spending that covers...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

The secret to Ukraineโ€™s battlefield successes against Russia โ€“ it knows wars are never won in the past

Western military planners have been carefully studying Ukraineโ€™s successes since the war began. Destroying $7 billion worth of aircrafts with cheap drones is yet another one.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

Chalmers says cheaper cigarettes will not solve illegal tobacco boom, dismissing NSW premier

Minns to propose cut at next health ministersโ€™ meeting, joining Victorian government in blaming high excise for organised crime spikeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastJim Chalmers says making cigarettes cheaper will not solve the booming trade in illegal tobacco, dismissing the call by the New South Wales premier, Chris Minns, to slash taxes on smoking.Minns joined Victoriaโ€™s state government...

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Politics with Michelle Grattan: historian Emma Shortis warns against falling into Trumpโ€™s trade traps

Ahead of Anthony Albaneseโ€™s likely first meeting with Donald Trump this month, a US politics expert says โ€˜beggingโ€™ for lower tariffs would be a mistake.

Published on: June 04, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)