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Trump takes aim at 'difficult' EU and iPhones with new tariff threat
By Riley Stuart
The US president says he's "recommending" a 50 per cent tariff be put on goods from the European Union from June 1, because trade negotiations with the bloc are "going nowhere", and that Apple could face a 25 per cent penalty if iPhones aren't manufactured in America.
Harvard sues Trump administration for blocking enrolment of foreign students
Harvard University has sued US President Donald Trump's administration over the decision to revoke the Ivy League school's ability to enrol international students.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/harvard-university-sues-trump-administration/105331602
German company bids for $10 billion Australian warship contract
By Andrew Greene
The company is competing against a rival bid from Japan that is being heavily backed by Tokyo.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/german-company-bids-for-australian-warship-contract/105330286
#FederalGovernment #GovernmentandPolitics #DefenceForces #DefenceandNationalSecurity #DefenceIndustry #AndrewGreene
Norway cabin owner wakes to find cargo ship in his backyard
A man in Norway awoke to discover a huge container ship had run aground just metres from his house — and he had slept through the commotion.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/norwegian-man-wakes-to-a-cargo-ship-in-his-backyard/105331430
Teen who fatally stabbed stepdad was 'scared for his life', court hears
By Eden Gillespie
The defence argued the 18-year-old, who was 16 at the time, was "panicked and scared" when he showed his stepfather a knife in his pocket to get him to "back off".
Family rescued from floods horrified at what was in the water
By Emma Siossian
As this family evacuated their Clybucca home on the NSW Mid North Coast they said it was hard to get into the rescue boat while avoiding the spiders, frogs and snakes in the floodwaters.
LIVE: Bombers, Tigers ready for marquee game in 'Dreamtime at the G'
By Andrew McGarry
We are set for one of the highlights of Sir Doug Nicholls Round, as Essendon plays Richmond in 'Dreamtime at the G'. Follow all the action in our live blog.
Jury finds ex-NRL player not guilty of sexually touching young girl
By Brooke Chandler
A former Illawarra schoolteacher and footballer has been acquitted of sexually touching a child.
Hepburn council sparks outrage by temporarily increasing rates by 10pc
By Charlotte Wilkes
Ratepayers in Hepburn Shire, home to spa tourist town Daylesford, are outraged with a rates increase to tackle debt.
#LocalGovernment #CostofLiving #GovernmentandPolitics #CharlotteWilkes
Canberra burglar undone by own CCTV system and a crooked crowbar
By Elizabeth Byrne
A Canberra man identified by a crooked crowbar and a home CCTV system he installed is convicted of aggravated burglary for breaking into and robbing two cafes in one night.
Industrial emissions have impacted ancient Pilbara rock art, report suggests
By Rhiannon Shine
The latest findings from a study of the impacts of industrial air emissions on rock art in WA's Pilbara suggests rocks located closer to industry are more degraded than those further away.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/murujuga-report-released-ancient-rock-art/105325524
#EnvironmentalImpact #IndigenousCulture #StateandTerritoryGovernment #StateandTerritoryParliament #GovernmentandPolitics #RhiannonShine
Hobart obstetrician and gynaecologist charged with indecent assault
By Georgie Burgess
Tasmania Police has charged Dr Brett Anthony Daniels with indecent assault and assault with indecent intent. He will appear in court at a later date.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/tas-obstetrician-charged-with-indecent-assault/105330816
Live: Dragons prop forced into retirement after lingering concussion issues
By Michael Doyle
Tom Eisenhuth has announced his medical retirement from the NRL, with the St George Illawarra prop struggling to overcome concussion symptoms. Follow live.
Third time lucky for Australian author, winner of the $60k Stella Prize
By Nicola Heath
Theory & Practice, Michelle de Kretser's novel exploring the "messy gap" between art and life, has won one of the nation's top literary awards.
#AwardsandPrizes #Books #Author #ArtsCultureandEntertainment #Novel #Fiction #NonFiction #NicolaHeath
'Life here is not safe': Victim speaks of alleged racial assault in Sydney
By Kai Feng
Two 12-year-old girls have been charged with assault and granted conditional bail after allegedly attacking a Chinese woman and her husband in a Sydney park.
MP's husband shoved farmer fighting personal safety order, court hears
By Tyrone Dalton
A court considering an application by a Victorian MP and her husband for extended protection against a One Nation supporter has heard the MP's husband shoved the supporter at a car show in regional Victoria.
#Courts #AustralianFederalElections #FederalParliament #TyroneDalton
Man who allegedly filmed groping of women exercising refused bail
By Lottie Twyford
Sunshine Coast man Simon Barra Yaite is facing eight sexual assault charges for allegedly groping and filming women while they were out exercising alone or at work.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/simon-barra-yaite-groping-filming-bail-refused/105328990
Diamond mining company goes into administration
By Fiona Broom
Australia's diamond industry future is described as "a long shot" as the Perth-based company behind the Northern Territory's Merlin diamond mine goes into administration.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/lucapa-diamond-company-goes-into-administration/105329966
In Pictures: The devastating impact NSW floods have had on residents
By Zena Chamas
A fourth person has been confirmed dead and another is still missing in record floods on the NSW Mid North Coast. These pictures capture the impact the flooding has had on people's lives.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-23/in-pictures-how-the-nsw-floods-impacted-people/105327638
Dingo stabbed on K'gari after biting child
By Tobi Loftus
The Queensland Ambulance Service said the boy was bitten on his underarm just before noon and rushed off the island for medical treatment.