Man charged with 116 offences ‘targeted girls online’
A Queensland man has been accused of targeting two girls online before being charged with more than 100 offences following an extensive police investigation.
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‘It will save lives’: Jail threat for gay ‘conversions’
Legislation to outlaw gay conversion practices has reached NSW parliament, with exemptions for religious groups and parents discussing issues with their kids.
Hundreds of jobs axed with PwC to ‘simplify’ business
Big Four consultant PwC has made hundreds of jobs redundant and accelerated the retirements of more than 30 partners in an effort to streamline its structures.
Missing family of seven found safe in remote WA
The group of seven family members that have been missing in the West Australian outback have been found by police, and are reported to be safe and well.
Bus driver accused of causing 10 deaths ‘devastated’
Brett Button says he is devastated by the crash that killed 10 wedding guests last year in the NSW Hunter Valley and in which he was the driver.
Souths defend Mitchell amid Fittler, Mundine criticism
Amid backlash from prominent NRL figures, Rabbitohs coach Jason Demetriou is lauding Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker for speaking up for Indigenous people.
Howe to return as Magpies eye response against Swans
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe is set to return from a calf injury against Sydney as the Magpies attempt to get off the mark in their premiership defence.
Broncos welfare officers support Mam ahead of Souths
Brisbane's welfare officers have rallied around Ezra Mam as coach Kevin Walters says he's right to play his first NRL game since a racial slur by Spencer Leniu.
Cash splash lifts remote school funding up to standard
Disadvantaged areas will be prioritised in a school funding boost to lift enrolments and education outcomes across the Northern Territory.
Unpaid invoices surge as small business owners struggle
Businesses are feeling the crunch from cost of living pressures as new data shows payment defaults from business-to-business transactions are at record highs.
Pressure builds on Wanderers’ Rudan after City thumping
The pressure is piling on Western Sydney Wanderers coach Marko Rudan after a 7-0 defeat to Melbourne City where he failed to front up post-match.
Sudan army regains control of TV, radio HQ from rivals
Sudan's army has wrested back control of the country's radio and television headquarters from the rival paramilitary group it has been battling for a year.
Rudan skips presser after City smash hapless Wanderers
After Melbourne City put Western Sydney to the sword with a 7-0 thrashing, Wanderers coach Marko Rudan failed to front up for his post-match press conference.
China moves to dump tariffs on $1b wine exports
China has recommended dropping tariffs on Australian wine products weeks ahead of a crucial deadline.
Cousins promises all-out campaign to end native logging
Businessman and environmental activist Geoff Cousins expects a public campaign to end native forest logging in NSW to be an easy sell.
Reds coach Kiss issues plea to RA regarding Petaia
Reds coach Les Kiss wants Rugby Australia to get behind Jordan Petaia, saying Super Rugby's playmakers need greater protection.
Tremain, Davies star for NSW in Shield clash with Qld
NSW's Chris Tremain and Oliver Davies have starred on day two of the Blues' Sheffield Shield clash with Queensland in Brisbane.
Bancroft pushes WA to handy lead in crucial Shield game
Western Australia have a lead of 219 in their second innings against Victoria as they attempt to book their spot in a third successive Sheffield Shield final.
Magpies’ Cox reprimanded by AFL for pushing Mumford
The AFL has reprimanded Collingwood big man Mason Cox for pushing GWS ruck coach Shane Mumford in an incident before the preliminary-final rematch.
Teen Tiger Galvin named for NRL debut against Canberra
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall has dropped a round two selection bombshell, naming 18-year-old Lachlan Galvin in the halves.
Warbrick hails improved defence from Storm’s Coates
Will Warbrick says the defence shown by Xavier Coates in round one is no fluke with his fellow Melbourne winger a stand-out in the Storm pre-season.
Wounded Waratahs won’t go away against Blues
For the NSW Waratahs' Kiwi-born flanker Charlie Gamble, it will get personal in Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Blues in Sydney.
Review launched into sexual harassment of health staff
An independent review of sexual assault and harassment policies in Queensland hospitals will be launched amid concerns about workplace culture.
NSW loses $1.65 billion in GST revenue carve-up
NSW will be $1.65 billion worse off after its share of GST revenue was slashed from 92.4 per cent to 86.7 per cent - the largest single-year drop in 24 years.
Manly’s Saab out for six weeks with hamstring injury
Jason Saab has been ruled out for six weeks with an injury as Manly teammate Josh Schuster prepares to return via the NSW Cup.
‘Bewildering’: Hanson loses attack on racial lawsuit
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has mostly failed to scrap swathes of evidence by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi in a racial hate speech case over a tweet.
Opening Round balances out MCG grand final: Longmire
John Longmire says having Opening Round in Brisbane and Sydney could compensate for the grand final always being played in Melbourne.
Israel ‘will lose war support’ if innocent deaths mount
Israel will lose support for its war against Hamas in Gaza if it doesn't change its course as civilian casualties continue to mount, the foreign minister says.
Sharks out to shed tag as NRL’s top-eight lightweights
The Sharks hope a gritty season-opening away victory over the Warriors proves a line-in-the-sand moment in their quest to become a genuine NRL title force.
Crows star Walker battles back ailment ahead of opener
Adelaide utility Ben Keays is hopeful key forward Taylor Walker can overcome a back injury and play in the Crows' AFL season-opener.
Tupou focused on Rebels’ winning run rather than Reds
Star Melbourne prop Taniela Tupou says he used to struggle to take on former teammates but is ready to hurt the Reds if required in their Super Rugby showdown.