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[H3] Delta Goodrem lights up stage in 2026 grand final
[IMG: Delta Goodrem in a sparkly dress singing on Eurovision stage with a piano]
LIVERudi Maxwell is typingTopic:Music AwardsTopic:CompetitionsDelta absolutely nails grand final performancepublishedSun 17 May 2026 at 5:59amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:59amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:59am8. Australia - LET'S GO!!publishedSun 17 May 2026 at 5:53amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:53amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:53amDelta up soon but how good of a chance does she have?publishedSun 17 May 2026 at 5:45amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:45amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:45am
[H5] Where to watch Delta Goodrem's Eurovision final performance
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: A woman sitting at a piano and singing.]
[H3] Aspiration has changed since the Howard era. This budget is finally catching up
GAnalysis by Gareth Hutchens
[IMG: John Howard and Peter Costello hold a media conference.]
[H3] Three controversies sparked by Trump's reflecting pool paint job
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: The Lincoln Memorial is seen behind an empty reflecting pool, which is partially painted blue.]
[H3] Will drastic NDIS overhaul repeat the mistakes of the past?
Topic:Disabilities
[IMG: A middle-aged man looking out to a gated, prison-like area]
[H3] 'You're malnourished; you are overtrained': Olympic gymnast's warning
Topic:Sport
[IMG: A gymnast does the splits while jumping and holding a ball.]
[H3] Rodrigues thought AI would make him rich. Then everything spiralled
JBy James PurtillLong Read
[IMG: Robot hand and human hand touch fingers echoing Michaelangelo]
Article is a 17 minute read.17 min readRodrigues thought an AI chatbot could help him escape poverty and build wealth. Instead, he became trapped in a spiral of delusion and dependence.
[H3] Why some people pay more to avoid convential home loans
Topic:Banking
[IMG: Picture of Muslim family of four, wearing islamic attire and smiling to the camera.]
[H3] Top Hamas military leader killed in Israeli air strikes, official confirms
Topic:War
[IMG: The shell of a car on fire with people crowding around.]
[H3] Labor on track to win by-election in Brisbane seat of Stafford
Topic:By-ElectionsTopic:State and Territory Parliament
[IMG: A graphic showing Fiona Hammond and Luke Richmond with blue and red in the background as well as Brisbane]
Article is a 2 minute read.2 min readAt the end of counting on Saturday night, there has been a 4.1 per cent swing against Labor after preferences, with additional postal votes still to be counted.
[H5] See full results from the Stafford by-election
[IMG: A graphic of a hand placing a ballot inside a voting box]
[H3] Friends witness 'horrific' shark attack that claimed life of spearfishing mate
Topic:Shark Attacks
[IMG: Police and ambulance parked near a jetty at a bay]
[H3] Former UK health minister says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer
Topic:World Politics
[IMG: A young man speaks passionately at a conference.]
[H3] Eight dead and 35 injured after train collides with public bus in Bangkok
Topic:Rail Accidents and Incidents
[IMG: A still from CCTV footage shows a train pushing a flaming bus through a crowd of cars.]
[H3] 'Don't be a d**k, Dezi!': New claims about Freeman police shooting
Topic:Crime
[IMG: A man stands against a rural property]
[H3] How Narendra Modi is turning India into a one-party nation
Topic:World PoliticsTopic:Elections
[IMG: Smiling Modi in white kurta and mustard scarf waves as confetti falls around, nighttime, surrounded by security.]
Article is a 13 minute read.13 min readHow Prime Minister Narendra Modi is turning India into a one-party nation.
[H3] Who was still watching Harvey Weinstein almost a decade on from #MeToo?
Topic:Sexual Offences
[IMG: A close up of Harvey Weinstein]
[H3] Taylor vows to alter Sex Discrimination Act following 'Tickle v Giggle' ruling
Topic:Government and Politics
[IMG: Angus Taylor]
[H3] Artist appointed, axed then reinstated from Venice Biennale triumphs
ABC ArtsTopic:Contemporary Art
[IMG: Khaled Sabsabi, a middle-aged Middle Eastern man, hair tied back stands in front of an intimately stitched green tapestry.]
Article is a 6 minute read.6 min readLast year, Khaled Sabsabi was appointed, sacked and then reinstated as Australia's representative to the Venice Biennale. Now he opens two installations at the world's most prestigious art exhibition.
[H3] Test your homophones and your Gen Alpha slang
Topic:TV Comedy
[IMG: Guy Montgomery beams as he stands in front of the Guy Mont set in front of a podium bearing a cup, purse and bucket.]
[H3] Rochelle Jordan's new album is so good, even she listens to it
Topic:Music
[IMG: Close-up black-and-white portrait of Rochelle Jordan in a light shirt and hoop earrings.]
[H2] Story Feeds
[H3] Today's Lifestyle & Culture feed
[IMG: A man in a black costume crouches on a desk]
Nic Cage marks first lead TV role with Spider-NoirMore Lifestyle & Culture
[H3] Today's Mood Booster feed
[IMG: Man stacking his hat collection in a shed.]
Whether they're faded, frayed or stained, every hat tells a storyMore mood boosters
[H3] Learn Something New in today's feed
[IMG: A young child gets there nose blown.]
Diphtheria is back in Australia. Here's what to knowMore stories
[H3] Today's Daily Mix
[IMG: Robin wears a blue poloo shirt and stands in his garage, holding an EV charger.]
Push to make rental properties ready for portable power futureComplete your Daily Mix
[H2] News in Your Area
Log in to personaliseGet the news most relevant to you with an ABC Account
[H2] Dive deeper
[H3] Federal budget
Budget
[H4] Sound and dubious policy in budget reply
Federal Government
[H4] Finally, a tax fight that actually means something
[IMG: Angus Taylor and Anthony Albanese in a composite image. Both are in suits]
Budget
[H4] Breaking a promise on negative gearing is a calculated risk
[IMG: Albanese looks at Chalmers]
Federal Government
[H4] Find out if you're among the budget's winners or losers
[IMG: An illustration of cards with budget measures which are]
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[H3] Iran
Unrest, Conflict and War
[H4] No major Iran war breakthroughs as Trump leaves Beijing
[IMG: Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump walk in blue suits in front of five American and Chinese flags.]
Defence Forces
[H4] Australia insists support for UAE does not involve action against Iran
[IMG: A large, grey RAAF aircraft with a huge dorsal fin, in a blue sky.]
Unrest, Conflict and War
[H4] 'We are being attacked': Frantic call from a sailor to his family
[IMG: A small IRGC boat approaches a large container ship]
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[H3] Science
Botany
[H4] The journey of pollen to a plant in photos
[IMG: Close up of a flower with white petals and bright yellow anthers at its centre.]
Infectious Diseases
[H4] No vaccine, no cure: Here's what we know about hantavirus
[IMG: Illustration shows test tubes with]
Archaeology
[H4] Oldest evidence of dentistry found in 59,000-year-old Neanderthal tooth
[IMG: Museum diorama of Neanderthal family in a cave.]
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[H2] Just In
[H3] Push to make rental properties ready for portable power future
Topic:Renewable EnergySun 17 May 2026 at 6:02amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:02amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:02am
[H3] Disabled Australians on love, lust and the right to intimacy
Topic:People With DisabilitySun 17 May 2026 at 5:35amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:35amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:35am
[H3] 'You're malnourished; you are overtrained': Olympic gymnast's warning
Topic:SportSun 17 May 2026 at 5:32amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:32amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:32am
[H3] Why some people pay more to avoid convential home loans
Topic:BankingSun 17 May 2026 at 5:23amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:23amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:23am
[H3] Aspiration has changed since the Howard era. This budget is finally catching up
GAnalysis by Gareth HutchensSun 17 May 2026 at 5:21amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:21amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:21am
[H3] Three controversies sparked by Trump's reflecting pool paint job
Topic:ExplainerSun 17 May 2026 at 5:19amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:19amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:19amMore Just In
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[H3] Disabled Australians on love, lust and the right to intimacy
CompassTopic:People With Disability
[IMG: A female burlesque performer poses confidently in a wheelchair. 5 months pregnant, she is in a rehearsal room.]
Article is a 7 minute read.7 min readIt's a stormy February night in Adelaide, and Jacqueline Tedmanson is at the hospital with her partner Jackson, waiting to meet their first baby.
[H3] After her husband's death, Annie discovered he had placed 100 bets a day
Topic:Gambling
[IMG: A close up of a woman starring off to the left with a serious look on her face]
[H3] Origin hopefuls stand up as Cowboys coach hails 'gritty' win
Topic:NRL
[IMG: A rugby league player in white dives to score a try with a player in red and blue behind him]
[H3] As a child Rob was burnt. As an adult, he’s fighting fire with fire
Australian StoryTopic:Bushfires
[IMG: A man wearing a navy blue long-sleeved shirt and brimmed hat with arms crossed. Behind imagery shows firefighters and bushfire]
Article is a 10 minute read.10 min readEvery time farmer and volunteer firefighter Rob Armstrong gets a call to battle a bushfire, something inside says not to do it. But he goes anyway. He knows what it’s like to be trapped in the flames and rescued by volunteers.
[H3] Melbourne City claims ALW championship as Matildas stars shine against Phoenix
Topic:A-League Women
[IMG: A group of soccer players in light blue huddle and jump in the air in celebration]
[H3] Amid grief, the NT's CLP rushes drastic child protection changes
Analysis by Jacqueline Breen
[IMG: A woman writes on a poster by candlelight]
[H3] A hearty slow-cooked beef stew that will warm you up as the weather cools
Topic:Recipe
[IMG: A dinner bowl filled with rice and beef stew sits on a bench.]
Just 15 minutes of prep means your slow cooker will have a rich beef stew waiting at dinner time.
[H3] Blues claim spirited victory over Dogs to begin post-Voss life in style
Topic:AFL
[IMG: Carlton players converge around Jack Ison in celebration of a goal]
[H3] Penalty agony for Newcastle as Sydney FC books place in ALM grand final
Topic:A-League Men
[IMG: A group of soccer players in white run towards the camera, smiling and with arms outstretched]
[H3] A Chinese undersea device found near Bali may be part of something much bigger
By Will JacksonTopic:Navy
[IMG: A graphic showing an ocean cutaway with satellites, buouys, drones and sensors trying to detect a submarine.]
[IMG: A torpedo-like object in the shallows at a beach.]
[IMG: A white Chinese research vessel at dock with a city in the background.]
Article is a 8 minute read.8 min readThe discovery of a Chinese undersea monitoring device in a strategic waterway "shows the extent of both China's reach and its undersea ambitions" and has implications for Australia's defence strategy, say experts.
[H3] A little box of joy came into my life at just the right time
[IMG: Virginia Trioli in a stylish suit on a set with lighting behind her]
VAnalysis by Virginia Trioli
[IMG: Lapis the bluetit in her nest]
[H3] Is the US-China rivalry over?
BAnalysis by Bang Xiao
[IMG: Donald Trump and Xi Jinping shake hands while posing for photos.]
[H3] Diphtheria is back in Australia. Here's what to know
By Audrey CourtyTopic:Explainer
[IMG: A young child gets there nose blown.]
Article is a 4 minute read.4 min readOnce a major cause of childhood deaths, diphtheria was largely eliminated through vaccination. Health authorities say falling immunity may now be helping the disease spread again.
[H3] Jane Caro reckons Australia is kidding itself about private schools
Topic:Education
[IMG: Jane Caro]
[H3] Stolen car involved in alleged shooting spotted at SA prison staff car park days earlier
Topic:Prisons
[IMG: Nissan SUV]
[H3] Hantavirus-hit cruise ship Australians unlikely to be paid out, experts say
By Nicolas PerpitchTopic:Public Health
[IMG: A group of people in full body protective gear are in a minibus]
Article is a 5 minute read.5 min readBut the lawyer who led the class action in the COVID-19 era Ruby Princess case has warned the cruise company will likely argue Australian law had no jurisdiction over the matter.
[H2] Video Shorts
Duration: 3 minutes 38 seconds3m 38s
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[H3] Should cigarettes be cheaper?
Duration: 2 minutes 33 seconds2m 33s
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[H3] Hantavirus update
Duration: 2 minutes 24 seconds2m 24s
[IMG: An artistic image shows a man without hair, parts of his head glistening, lit dramatically]
[H3] Why there's a movement to boycott Eurovision
Duration: 2 minutes 11 seconds2m 11s
[IMG: A man with gray hair, glasses, and beard wears black shirt and sits in front of a microphone against urple-lit background.]
[H3] How Palantir Helps Agencies “Connect the Dots”
Duration: 2 minutes 32 seconds2m 32s
[IMG: Sanae Takaichi waves from a plane door with the Japanese flag printed above it.]
[H3] If Australia can't trust the US, can it trust Japan?
Duration: 4 minutes 6 seconds4m 6s
[IMG: A man with glasses, wearing a white shirt, speaks into an ABC News-branded microphone. Studio background]
[H3] The biggest shake-up to the tax system in years
Duration: 1 minute 7 seconds1m 7s
[IMG: A man wearing a suit, tie and glasses.]
[H3] Does negative gearing change entrench inequity? PM responds
Duration: 1 minute 5 seconds1m 5s
[IMG: A man in a suit on a television set is half smiling half grimacing looking to the side, waiting to answer a question]
[H3] Treasurer on broken election promises in the budget
Duration: 2 minutes 12 seconds2m 12s
[H3] Jane Hume refuses to rule out One Nation joining the Coalition
Duration: 3 minutes 48 seconds3m 48s
[IMG: Image shows a blue background with an image of kids begging for food. Large text overlay reads: A global food shock is coming]
[H3] Are we facing a global food crisis?
Duration: 1 minute 31 seconds1m 31s
[H3] Intelligent life or 'all slime'? Brian Cox on life in the universe
Duration: 2 minutes 13 seconds2m 13s
[IMG: Black and white photo of Sydney Harbour Bridge.]
[H3] Holocaust survivor found 'heaven' in Sydney. Fear could see him leave
Duration: 2 minutes 4 seconds2m 4s
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[H3] ISIS-linked families return home to Australia from Syria
Duration: 2 minutes 56 seconds2m 56s
[IMG: A stylised blue image of a map has the following text superimposed: What you need to know about Farrer]
[H3] Why the stakes are so high in the Farrer by-election
Duration: 29 seconds29s
[IMG: A woman being interviewed on TV.]
[H3] NT child protection minister says there are concerns 'processes weren't followed correctly'
Duration: 55 seconds55s
[IMG: A smartphone screen is shown with a list of codes - some highlighted in colour. An]
[H3] How police are unknowingly being tracked
Duration: 2 minutes 21 seconds2m 21s
[IMG: A high shot shows young people in a large dark room a

[H1] Lifestyle
[H3] A hearty slow-cooked beef stew that will warm you up as the weather cools
[IMG: Lina Jebeile smiling in her kitchen holding a plate of meat skewers and red cabbage.]
LBy Lina JebeileTopic:Recipe
[IMG: A dinner bowl filled with rice and beef stew sits on a bench.]
Just 15 minutes of prep means your slow cooker will have a rich beef stew waiting at dinner time.
[H3] How to kill off your lawn and plant a native garden instead
Topic:Gardening
[IMG: close up of lush garden including Australian native plants]
[H3] As the eldest daughter, I always knew I would care for my parents
Topic:Perspective
[IMG: Cindy Mai and her mum when she was 11 years old]
[H3] Can you put sneakers in the washing machine? Here’s what the experts say
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: A woman]
[H3] My four-year break from booze has led to an unexpected discovery
Topic:Alcohol
[IMG: Natalie crouches down next to a grey kangaroo, and she]
[H3] The cost of the caring burden for single, childless women
Topic:Carers
[IMG: woman supports older woman while walking through the park]
[H3] Indulgent breakfast recipes to enjoy at home
Topic:Recipes
[IMG: Easy shakshuka with crumbled feta (poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce) in a pan served on white table with bread.]
[H3] 'I can't believe we did this': The joy of having babies in your 40s
Topic:Parenting
[IMG: Zoe and her newborn daughter]
[H3] Why including photos in your resume is a 'red flag' and other expert tips
Topic:Career Advice
[IMG: A closeup of a woman typing on a laptop in the living room.]
[H3] Love story: Love when you don't know how long you've got
Topic:Carers
[IMG: Kerrie Franc hugs her daughter Pippa]
[H2] Wellbeing
[H3] 'You're malnourished; you are overtrained': Olympic gymnast's warning
By Johanna McDiarmidTopic:Sport
[IMG: A gymnast does the splits while jumping and holding a ball.]
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva trained up to 10 hours a day, six days a week, often without the proper nutrition. She wants others to know what that can do to the body.
[H3] Dance helped stroke survivor Laura find confidence in her new body
Topic:Dance
[IMG: Older women doing dance practise in a studio with blue light]
[H3] Omega-3 testing to be introduced in SA to prevent preterm birth
Topic:Pregnancy and Childbirth
[IMG: A mother holds her baby in a lab]
[H3] The name of this health condition was 'very inaccurate'. Now it's changed
Topic:Women's Health
[IMG: Girl lays on a bed looking at diagram.]
[H3] My four-year break from booze has led to an unexpected discovery
Topic:Alcohol
[IMG: Natalie crouches down next to a grey kangaroo, and she]
[H3] No link between PCOS and higher rate of abnormal cysts: study
Topic:Women's Health
[IMG: A close-up of a doctor]
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[H2] Relationships & Family
[H3] Mother's Day gratitude from a former foster child
By Kris FlandersTopic:Indigenous Australians
[IMG: A group of polaroids with mother and son pulling faces]
Jaharn grew up in foster care from two years of age. Now 19, he and his foster mum share their lessons of love.
[H3] Mother's Day can reopen painful wounds. Here's how to start healing
Topic:Relationships
[IMG: Two Asian-American women and one man in casual attire recoil from something off-camera in a warmly lit hotel room.]
[H3] The ideal age to start swimming lessons for your child
Topic:Parenting
[IMG: girl swimming in pool with a noodle]
[H3] 'Beers and braids' events provide safe space for dads to connect
Topic:Parenting
[IMG: man brushing hair on manequinn]
[H3] Separated couples forced by housing crisis to keep living together
Topic:Relationships
[IMG: A woman in a floral dress looks at the camera with a serious expression.]
[H3] Bishop ordered to resign over relationship with priest appealing decision
Topic:Christianity
[IMG: A woman wearing a black shirt with clerical collar and a man wearing a jacket and pink shirt with clerical collar]
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[H2] Food & Recipes
[H3] These charts show how Coles Down Down pricing patterns duped shoppers
Story LabTopic:Courts
[IMG: A illustration mockup of a chart showing the Coles white label price vs the Down Down price.]
The pricing patterns of these six products show how Coles was found to have misled consumers through its Down Down pricing patterns.
[H3] From cauliflower to custard apples, seasonal produce to look for in May
Topic:Food and Drink
[IMG: Footscray Market shelves full of apples and citrus.]
[H3] This pumpkin soup is comfort food with a twist that takes it to the next level
Topic:Recipe
[IMG: A bowl of blended orange soup. On top are two leaves, dots of oil, a dollop of coconut cream and some black pepper.]
[H3] 'Where's the pastizzis?' Secrets from a lifetime of Maltese cheese-crafting
Topic:Dairy Farming
[IMG: An elderly woman holds up a golden pastry.]
[H3] Paddock-to-plate revival as farmers grapple with surging food freight costs
Topic:Local Markets
[IMG: Box of local produce.]
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[H2] Personal Finance & Work
[H3] Trust tax could hurt young, not just ultra-wealthy, tax advisors warn
[IMG: Nassim Khadem]
NBy Nassim KhademTopic:Explainer
[IMG: Seveal bank notes laying on dirt.]
The federal budget includes a new 30 per cent minimum tax on discretionary trusts. Experts say it is not just the ultra-wealthy that will be hit.
[H3] How real is the generation gap? Here's what the evidence says
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: cash lays on a kitchen table beside a cup of tea and a list of bills owing]
[H3] 'Straw that broke the camel's back': Financial distress grows as rates rise
Topic:Interest Rates
[IMG: A woman sits holding a piece of paper with her head in her other hand, looking stressed.]
[H3] The five things you can do to save money now interest rates have gone up
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: House with pink wash and cash falling down]
[H3] Interest rates and recession: What to know before Tuesday's RBA decision
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: Pink and green $100 notes falling]
[H3] Why the latest inflation data matters to you
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: Torn page with eyes peering through]
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[H2] Home & Garden
[H3] The journey of pollen to a plant in photos
By Chantelle DoyleABC Science
[IMG: Close up of a flower with white petals and bright yellow anthers at its centre.]
Have you ever looked at a flower up close?  Or wondered how plants are pollinated? Take a journey through the secret life of plants captured in stunning images by Australian botanists.
[H3] Residents fear houses could fall into ocean and nothing is being done
Topic:Erosion
[IMG: A photo of a dune]
[H3] Save money on groceries with 'relatively little effort'
Topic:Gardening
[IMG: Graphic of a no-dig garden cross-section.]
[H3] Contaminants are in your clothes but brands don't need to tell you
Topic:Fashion
[IMG: Dozens of brightly coloured T-shirts hanging off coathangers in a clothing store.]
[H3] This plant is the only known wild specimen in the world, found on just 300m of roadside
Topic:Native Species
[IMG: The small fuzzy white flower of the Woods Well Spyridium]
[H3] Couple rebuilds home after bushfire on condition it will never burn again
Topic:Architecture
[IMG: A woman looks fondly at a man with fire, house plans and a new house build montage in the background.]
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[H1] Entertainment & Culture
[H3] Nic Cage marks first lead TV role with Spider-Noir
By Velvet WinterABC Arts
[IMG: A man in a black costume crouches on a desk]
Plus, Shaun Micallef dives into Australia's gambling problem and the Stranger Things creators back another sci-fi mystery.
[H3] Where to watch Delta Goodrem's Eurovision final performance
Topic:Explainer
[IMG: A woman sitting at a piano and singing.]
[H3] Melanie Lynskey joins the fight for justice after NZ's Pike River Mine disaster
Topic:Movies
[IMG: A group of miners in work gear, helmets and head lamps walking.]
[H3] Anne Hathaway and Michaela Coel will bewitch you in Mother Mary
Topic:Movies
[IMG: Mother Mary header]
[H3] 'Portrait of anger' by Australian cartoonist wins $60,000 Stella Prize
Topic:Awards and Prizes
[IMG: A close-up photo of a person with short dark hair and glasses, smiling and wearing a tan checked shirt.]
[H3] Madonna, Shakira and BTS to co-headline World Cup final half-time show
Topic:Music
[IMG: A woman with long hair and a green dress, smiles and makes the peace sign with her right hand.]
[H3] Blockbuster movies are connecting new audiences to classical music
Topic:Classical Music
[IMG: animation of young boy with brown hair with black dragon]
[H3] The pianist fighting the MSO over right to bring whole self to stage
Topic:Classical Music
[IMG: Jayson Gillham, Australian man, 39, in a blazer and white shirt, concentrates as he plays piano in a concert hall.]
[H3] How Broadbeach became a blues mecca
Topic:Music
[IMG: Large crowd watches Blues on Broadbeach stage at night, lit by bright lights under cloudy sky.]
[H3] Northern Territory musicians escape to international festival in the UK
Topic:Music Industry
[IMG: A blonde woman with glasses smiles are the camera, music equipment can be seen in the background.]
[H2] TV & Movies
[H3] Eurovision pays musical homage to Austria-Australia confusion
Topic:Music AwardsTopic:Pop
[IMG: three singers in yellow and black jumpsuits clap on stage]
The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest includes a comedic musical interlude about the differences between Austria and Australia and sends 10 countries through to the grand final on Saturday.
[H3] Wil Anderson hates advertising. So why does he host a show about it?
Topic:Advertising
[IMG: Wil Anderson in a suit smiling on a television set with a white mug in front of him.]
[H3] Inside the US blockbuster that brought $68 million to the Gold Coast
Topic:Movies
[IMG: Two people stand on a stone stage in a swirling blue vortex]
[H3] John Polson was headed for jail. One phone call changed his life forever
Topic:Short Film
[IMG: POLSON_Graded-1]
[H3] Protests, nudity and prime ministerial heat: 25 years of Big Brother
Topic:Reality TV
[IMG: The cast of the first season of Big Brother Australia before going into the house in 2001.]
[H3] Step away from the spellcheck. It's quiz time
Topic:Comedy
[IMG: Guy Montgomery beams as he stands in front of the Guy Mont set in front of a podium bearing a cup, purse and bucket.]
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[H2] Arts
[H3] Artist appointed, axed then reinstated from Venice Biennale triumphs
ABC ArtsTopic:Contemporary Art
[IMG: Khaled Sabsabi, a middle-aged Middle Eastern man, hair tied back stands in front of an intimately stitched green tapestry.]
Last year, Khaled Sabsabi was appointed, sacked and then reinstated as Australia's representative to the Venice Biennale. Now he opens two installations at the world's most prestigious art exhibition.
[H3] Scott Morrison joins historic bronze collection in avenue of honour
Topic:Art
[IMG: Scott Morrison standing next to a bronze bust of himself.]
[H3] Victorian ex-premier Andrews to be immortalised with $134k statue
Topic:Government and Politics
[IMG: A portrait of Daniel Andrews smiling.]
[H3] Sensory-friendly show breaks 'theatre etiquette' to make audience feel safer
Topic:Theatre
[IMG: A woman and another person feels different fabric strips that makes up a jacket]
[H3] The 'magnificent' mansion that housed movie stars, hippies and refugees
Topic:History
[IMG: A wide picture showcases a historic Melbourne mansion, Labassa. The building is French Second Empire in style.]
[H3] New exhibition captures the magic and drudgery of motherhood
Topic:Visual Art
[IMG: Visitors view artworks on walls and a collection of childhood toys on a low platform.]
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[H2] Books
[H3] How a case of 'microplastic brain worm' led to this author's debut novel
By Nicola HeathABC Arts
[IMG: Ellena Savage; a young blonde woman wearing a black turtleneck, standing with her arms crossed in front of a green door.]
Ellena Savage's debut essay collection, Blueberries, was a surprise hit. In her new novel, The Ruiners, she takes on Charles Dickens and the illegal waste trade.
[H3] A 17-year-old Go-Betweens song inspired Robert Forster's debut novel
Topic:Books
[IMG: A man in sunglasses and a t-shirt that says I don]
[H3] Why Dee Salmin thinks her book could end relationships
Topic:Dating
[IMG: Dee Salmin sits on a table with a stack of books on her left and a pot plant on her write]
[H3] A guide to the six books vying for the $60,000 Stella Prize
Topic:Awards and Prizes
[IMG: Three female authors shown in front of the covers of their books.]
[H3] Author placed on child protection list for eight years over 'graphic' novel
Topic:Courts
[IMG: Lauren Mastrosa outside court wearing sunglasses and black jacket.]
[H3] Shaun Micallef would hate to be immortal, so he wrote a vampire novel
Topic:Books
[IMG: A man wearing a black suit and white shirt]
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[H2] Music
[H3] Rochelle Jordan's new album is so good, even she listens to it
By Dan CondonDouble J
[IMG: Close-up black-and-white portrait of Rochelle Jordan in a light shirt and hoop earrings.]
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[H3] Push to make rental properties ready for portable power future
A standard power plug for charging your home from an EV is among the measures proposed to improve energy standards for rental properties.Topic:Renewable EnergySun 17 May 2026 at 6:02amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:02amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:02am
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[H3] Disabled Australians on love, lust and the right to intimacy
It's a stormy February night in Adelaide, and Jacqueline Tedmanson is at the hospital with her partner Jackson, waiting to meet their first baby.Topic:People With DisabilitySun 17 May 2026 at 5:35amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:35amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:35am
[IMG: A female burlesque performer poses confidently in a wheelchair. 5 months pregnant, she is in a rehearsal room.]
[H3] 'You're malnourished; you are overtrained': Olympic gymnast's warning
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva trained up to 10 hours a day, six days a week, often without the proper nutrition. She wants others to know what that can do to the body.Topic:SportSun 17 May 2026 at 5:32amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:32amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:32am
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[H3] Why some people pay more to avoid convential home loans
When Wildan decided to buy a property he didn't even consider a conventional loan. Instead, he opted for a niche option that caters to a growing segment of Australia's population.Topic:BankingSun 17 May 2026 at 5:23amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:23amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:23am
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[H3] Aspiration has changed since the Howard era. This budget is finally catching up
At the turn of the century, "aspiration" described Australians who wanted to put their kids into private school and university, and to build their wealth by getting an investment property or two. Today, it means something humbler; millions of younger Australians simply aspire to own a home one day, to have some shelter.GAnalysis by Gareth HutchensSun 17 May 2026 at 5:21amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:21amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:21am
[IMG: John Howard and Peter Costello hold a media conference.]
[H3] Three controversies sparked by Trump's reflecting pool paint job
Donald Trump has chosen a new colour for Washington DC's Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Here are three reasons why it's proving to be controversial.Topic:ExplainerSun 17 May 2026 at 5:19amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:19amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:19am
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[H3] As a child Rob was burnt. As an adult, he’s fighting fire with fire
Every time farmer and volunteer firefighter Rob Armstrong gets a call to battle a bushfire, something inside says not to do it. But he goes anyway. He knows what it’s like to be trapped in the flames and rescued by volunteers. Topic:BushfiresSun 17 May 2026 at 5:15amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:15amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:15am
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[H3] Will drastic NDIS overhaul repeat the mistakes of the past?
The states are once again on the hook for disability services due to the Commonwealth's drastic NDIS cuts. Can the mistakes of the past be avoided?Topic:DisabilitiesSun 17 May 2026 at 5:13amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:13amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:13am
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[H3] Rodrigues thought AI would make him rich. Then everything spiralled
Rodrigues thought an AI chatbot could help him escape poverty and build wealth. Instead, he became trapped in a spiral of delusion and dependence.Topic:AISun 17 May 2026 at 5:00amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:00amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:00am
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[H3] Delta Goodrem lights up Eurovision stage
Delta Goodrem performed eighth in the Eurovision grand final, where she is one of the favourites to win. Follow live.LIVETopic:Music AwardsSun 17 May 2026 at 6:00amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:00amSun 17 May 2026 at 6:00am
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[H3] Artist appointed, axed then reinstated from Venice Biennale triumphs
Last year, Khaled Sabsabi was appointed, sacked and then reinstated as Australia's representative to the Venice Biennale. Now he opens two installations at the world's most prestigious art exhibition.Topic:Contemporary ArtSun 17 May 2026 at 4:30amSun 17 May 2026 at 4:30amSun 17 May 2026 at 4:30am
[IMG: Khaled Sabsabi, a middle-aged Middle Eastern man, hair tied back stands in front of an intimately stitched green tapestry.]
[H3] Rochelle Jordan's new album is so good, even she listens to it
The Canadian singer won widespread acclaim with her third album. Now she brings it to Australia.Topic:MusicSun 17 May 2026 at 4:30amSun 17 May 2026 at 4:30amSun 17 May 2026 at 4:30am
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[H3] Test your homophones and your Gen Alpha slang
Are you ready to test your spelling skills like your little lunch depends on it? Come on in. Topic:TV ComedySun 17 May 2026 at 5:38amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:38amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:38am
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[H3] Former UK health minister says he will stand in any contest to replace Starmer
Former health secretary Wes Streeting, who resigned from cabinet on Thursday in preparation for the challenge, says his party needs a "proper contest" with the best candidates on the field.Topic:World PoliticsSun 17 May 2026 at 1:35amSun 17 May 2026 at 1:35amSun 17 May 2026 at 1:35am
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[H3] Eight dead and 35 injured after train collides with public bus in Bangkok
Footage of the incident shows a group of vehicles queuing across a railway line, before a cargo train suddenly ploughs into the side of the bus and pushes it into oncoming traffic.Topic:Rail Accidents and IncidentsSun 17 May 2026 at 12:45amSun 17 May 2026 at 12:45amSun 17 May 2026 at 12:45am
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[H3] Penalty agony for Newcastle as Sydney FC books place in ALM grand final
Eli Adams's 96th-minute equaliser proves to be in vain as Sydney FC downs Newcastle on penalties to progress to the A-League Men season decider.Topic:A-League MenSat 16 May 2026 at 11:36pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:36pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:36pm
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[H3] Labor on track to win by-election in Brisbane seat of Stafford
At the end of counting on Saturday night, there has been a 4.1 per cent swing against Labor after preferences, with additional postal votes still to be counted.Topic:By-ElectionsSat 16 May 2026 at 11:56pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:56pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:56pm
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[H3] Top Hamas military leader killed in Israeli air strikes, official confirms
Izz al-Din al-Haddad is the most senior Hamas official to be killed by Israel since a US-backed ceasefire agreement meant to halt fighting was implemented in October.Topic:WarSat 16 May 2026 at 10:14pmSat 16 May 2026 at 10:14pmSat 16 May 2026 at 10:14pm
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[H3] Melbourne City claims ALW championship as Matildas stars shine against Phoenix
Sensational strikes from young stars Holly McNamara and Leticia McKenna have helped Melbourne City to a record-equalling fifth A-League Women championship.Topic:A-League WomenSat 16 May 2026 at 7:27pmSat 16 May 2026 at 7:27pmSat 16 May 2026 at 7:27pm
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[H3] Kohli to play 2027 World Cup only if he can add value
Virat Kohli says if he plays in the 2027 ICC World Cup he will compete for "every ball like it's the last ball" - but vows if he can't add value to India's team he will not be there.Topic:CricketSat 16 May 2026 at 5:28pmSat 16 May 2026 at 5:28pmSat 16 May 2026 at 5:28pm
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[H3] Taylor vows to alter Sex Discrimination Act following 'Tickle v Giggle' ruling
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has vowed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act after the Federal Court upheld a landmark ruling that the exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app was discriminatory.Topic:Government and PoliticsSat 16 May 2026 at 5:06pmSat 16 May 2026 at 5:06pmSat 16 May 2026 at 5:06pm
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[H3] 'Destroys trust in the system': Rally held for Isla Bell
A rally has been held for Isla Bell in Melbourne after friends and family were left devastated when murder and manslaughter charges were dropped against the man accused of killing the 19-year-old.Topic:DemonstrationsSat 16 May 2026 at 4:46pmSat 16 May 2026 at 4:46pmSat 16 May 2026 at 4:46pm
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[H3] Tasmania to close legal loophole to help child sex abuse survivors
Tasmania will introduce laws to close a loophole which allows some organisations to avoid being liable for abuse perpetrated by individuals who aren't formal employees. Topic:Child AbuseSat 16 May 2026 at 4:28pmSat 16 May 2026 at 4:28pmSat 16 May 2026 at 4:28pm
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[H3] Boy dead, two injured in car crash in north-west Victoria
Police say a car stolen from Mildura last night was travelling along the Calder Highway when it veered off the road and struck a tree. Topic:Road Accidents and IncidentsSat 16 May 2026 at 3:44pmSat 16 May 2026 at 3:44pmSat 16 May 2026 at 3:44pm
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[H3] 'Don't be a d**k, Dezi!': New claims about Freeman police shooting
The owner of the Porepunkah property where Dezi Freeman shot two police officers says he rang and spoke to Freeman soon after the shooting.Topic:CrimeSat 16 May 2026 at 3:53pmSat 16 May 2026 at 3:53pmSat 16 May 2026 at 3:53pm
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[H3] Former national rugby captain banned over urine-swapping drug test scheme
Topic:Rugby Union
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[H3] Bold Bledisloe Cup proposal could be a major win for Australian and NZ rugby
Analysis by Luke Pentony
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[H2] Football
[H3] Penalty agony for Newcastle as Sydney FC books place in ALM grand final
Topic:A-League Men
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[H3] Melbourne City claims ALW championship as Matildas stars shine against Phoenix
Topic:A-League Women
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[H3] Scottish ref under police protection as Celtic penalty sparks threats
Topic:Scotland Soccer
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[H3] Auckland cruises past Adelaide to reach maiden ALM grand final
Topic:A-League Men
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[H3] Why the Italian Open tennis is causing chaos in Italy's top football league
Topic:Tennis
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[H3] Sinner equals Djokovic's 31-match Masters record at Italian Open
Topic:Tennis
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[H3] How Jess Pegula is rallying p

[H1] Politics
[H3] Universities warn against Coalition plan to cut foreign student numbers
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NBy Nicole AsherTopic:Migration Policy
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Universities are bracing for foreign student numbers to absorb the bulk of cuts under a Coalition migration plan, with experts warning skilled visas would be difficult to cull.
[H3] Coalition tax plan could cost more than suggested in first few years
Topic:Federal Government
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[H3] The budget reply is a reminder times have changed and attention is short
Topic:Government and Politics
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[H3] Why millennials and gen Z feel ripped off by this budget
Topic:Housing Policy
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[H3] Chinese Australians say Coalition pitch to cut non-citizens' welfare 'sounds like One Nation'
Topic:Migration Policy
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[H3] Finally, a tax fight that actually means something
Topic:Federal Government
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[H3] Angus Taylor promises permanent tax cuts and to reinstate all negative gearing
Topic:Tax
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[H3] Albanese taunts Taylor as another defector joins Labor ranks
Topic:Government and Politics
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[H3] Power to cut funding and stricter 'permanence' test under new NDIS
Topic:Disabilities
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[H3] Coalition proposes plan to end tax bracket creep
Topic:Tax
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[H2] Politics Analysis
[H3] Aspiration has changed since the Howard era. This budget is finally catching up
GAnalysis by Gareth Hutchens
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[H3] Advocates say 'three big gorillas' have stopped real national gambling reform
Topic:Analysis
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[H3] Netanyahu's attempts to corral the UAE put Middle East politics on display
LAnalysis by Laura Tingle
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[H3] Wayne Swan slams 'view from Mar-a-Lago' as Labor faces another test
JAnalysis by Jacob Greber
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[H2] Latest political news
[H3] Will drastic NDIS overhaul repeat the mistakes of the past?
The states are once again on the hook for disability services due to the Commonwealth's drastic NDIS cuts. Can the mistakes of the past be avoided?Topic:DisabilitiesSun 17 May 2026 at 5:13amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:13amSun 17 May 2026 at 5:13am
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[H3] Labor on track to win by-election in Brisbane seat of Stafford
At the end of counting on Saturday night, there has been a 4.1 per cent swing against Labor after preferences, with additional postal votes still to be counted.Topic:By-ElectionsSat 16 May 2026 at 11:56pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:56pmSat 16 May 2026 at 11:56pm
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[H3] Taylor vows to alter Sex Discrimination Act following 'Tickle v Giggle' ruling
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has vowed to amend the Sex Discrimination Act after the Federal Court upheld a landmark ruling that the exclusion of a transgender woman from a female-only app was discriminatory.Topic:Government and PoliticsSat 16 May 2026 at 5:06pmSat 16 May 2026 at 5:06pmSat 16 May 2026 at 5:06pm
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[H3] Stolen car involved in alleged shooting spotted at SA prison staff car park days earlier
The Public Service Association is calling for urgent and immediate security upgrades after a stolen car allegedly involved in a shooting was seen at the Yatala Labour Prison in the days before the incident.Topic:PrisonsSat 16 May 2026 at 1:52pmSat 16 May 2026 at 1:52pmSat 16 May 2026 at 1:52pm
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[H3] Kalgoorlie's 'shovel ready' water project misses out in federal budget
A project designed to drought-proof Australia's biggest outback city has missed out on funding in this week's federal budget, with the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder set to review its ambitious plans for what has been dubbed Water Bank.Topic:Water SupplySat 16 May 2026 at 12:57pmSat 16 May 2026 at 12:57pmSat 16 May 2026 at 12:57pm
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