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Almost two-thirds of sharks and rays living on world’s coral reefs at risk, with 14 of 134 species reviewed critically endangeredAlmost two-thirds of sharks and rays that live around the world’s coral reefs are threatened with extinction with potentially dire knock-on effects for ecosystems and coastal communities, according to new research.Overfishing was the main cause … Read more

ASX slips, China's population shrinks as its COVID-hit economy grows at 'implausible' rateCatch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's newsKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyKeep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne ParkThe Australian … Read more

Fresh audio from David Warner’s “unsavoury” incident with Hobart Hurricanes wicketkeeper Matthew Wade over the weekend has revealed the true nature of the altercation.Warner was seen giving Wade “a shove” following a verbal tit-for-tat that broke out during Sunday afternoon’s Big Bash League match at Blundstone Arena.Hurricanes batter Tim David was seen putting his hand … Read more

The Loop: Elon Musk's Tesla tweet trial begins, Greta Thunberg detained, world's oldest person dies, and Madonna's star-studded tour announcement — as it happenedCatch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's newsKeep up with the latest ASX and business newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyKeep across all the live … Read more

Australians have been warned to “prepare for a shift from one extreme to the other”, with La Nina expected to be replaced with “record-challenging heat” when it comes to an end next year.La Nina is finally on its way out after three years of destructive weather conditions – but Australians have been warned the reprieve … Read more

Nepal plane crash victims include traditional folk singer, travel blogger, ballet dancerCatch up with The Loop, your quick wrap of this morning's newsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyKeep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne ParkAs tributes pour in for Sydney teacher Myron Love, who died in a plane … Read more

The Australian cricketing summer started with an “oh so woke captain” and they will now remind people why they are better than other cricketing nations by pulling out of the Afghanistan ODI series, Sky News host Paul Murray says.“Why is this the line in the sand for Cricket Australia?”, he said. Read MoreOur Apps source

Australian Republic Movement Chair Craig Foster says the Australian public had an affinity with Queen Elizabeth II over “many generations”. “Once that era moved on, it’s clear to everyone that really none of us feel connected to Charles,” he told commentator Steve Price.“In the run-up to the coronation … is really the window when Australia … Read more

2023 set to be 'huge year' for international travel with Australia returning to pre-pandemic levelsFor the latest flood and weather warnings, search on ABC EmergencyKeep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne ParkAfter almost three years of border closures, countries like Japan and China have finally reopened — and many Australians … Read more

Russian and Belarusian flags have been banned from the Australian Open tennis tournament after a courtside incident.Spectators were initially permitted to bring the flags into Melbourne Park on the condition they did not cause "disruption".But the organisers reversed that decision on Tuesday, after fans displayed a Russian flag during a match between Ukraine's Kateryna Baindl … Read more