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A man who gunned down two of his neighbours in a "senseless and brutally violent" dispute over a garden hose is likely to die in jail, after he is sentenced to 30 years' prison.

The ABC is relying on a defence of public interest in the ongoing defamation case on allegations of war crimes by Australian forces.

After 21 years helming the ABC's nightly bulletin in NSW, Juanita Phillips writes that she's proud to go out on her own terms — and looking forward to being home in time for dinner each night.

Arlo requires around-the-clock care from a team of eight nurses in order to live at home, but a shortage of nurses in WA means his mother is taking on the role of multiple carers.

Five "ill-prepared" tourists have "veered off course" during their descent from the summit of Mount Roland in Tasmania, sparking a rescue mission and a plea from police that all bushwalkers "not rely on mobile phones for communication or navigation".

The nematode is believed to have laid dormant in freezing Siberian conditions for thousands of years. 

In recent days, Indonesia has stopped importing live cattle from four Australian export facilities over fears relating to lumpy skin disease.

The Australian Space Agency concludes the mysterious object found on Green Head beach was mostly likely debris from a satellite launch vehicle.

Australian Federal Police scientists release a digitised image of 'The Woman in Yellow', thanks to advancements in DNA and facial reconstruction technology.

A Supreme Court jury has been told accused murderer Justin Kent Dilosa had "not one reason whatsoever" to kill Danielle Easey having only just met her.

Amid rising rents and house prices, the SA premier has announced more public and government worker housing in Mount Gambier, but others say smaller towns also need help.

Authorities urge consumers to do their homework to ensure the seeds and plants they are buying or selling are not on the prohibited list, as ignorance will be no protection against hefty fines.

Wearing helmets as heavy as a medieval suit of armour, divers had one hour to fill their baskets with pearl or trochus shells.

Hawthorn and Sydney champion Lance Franklin — who is one of only six players to kick 1,000 VFL/AFL goals — announces his retirement from the game.

An Albany man sentenced to 12 years' prison for allegedly sexually assaulting women is free after prosecutors dropped all charges against him. 

Amid Morocco's celebrations of their first World Cup win, defender Nouhaila Benzina fell to the grass and cried. By wearing a hijab, she had created history and become a role model for millions, writes Samantha Lewis.

Australian Alexei Popyrin joins some of the game's greats as Croatia Open champion after defeating three-time grand slam title winner Stan Warwinka in the final.

From hand-me-down Socceroos jerseys to period-proof shorts, the evolution of the Matildas' kits reflects the broader growth of women's football.

Jay and Dhruti Ahir say their new start-up is based on the original tiffin service of Mumbai — a home-cooked food delivery system that's more than 130 years old.

A friend of missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer flew to Tasmania and was shown the wilderness area where where the 31-year-old disappeared a month ago, with police reporting a cadaver dog on loan from NSW has found nothing.

The trial of four people accused of the murder of Cassius Turvey has been set down for February 2025. WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this article contains an image of a person who has died, used with the permission of their family.

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil announces an independent review of "integrity and governance arrangements" of contracts within her department.

Western Australia's deaf community is celebrating its proud history and pioneers, including a family that drove changes to help meet the needs of people without hearing.

While it's still the first round of the FIFA Women's World Cup, the Matildas are in a do-or-die game tonight as they fight to reach the next round.

The initial sentence was "very much below what was required" for the horrific nature of abuse, the Brisbane Court of Appeal found.