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breaking_news cricket

Smith instantly re-energised by opening shift: Cummins

Australia captain Pat Cummins says Steve Smith has been instantly re-energised by his shift to open the batting against the West Indies in the first Test.

boxing

Opetaia set for Briedis rematch on Fury undercard

Jai Opetaia has a much-awaited rematch with Latvia's Mairis Briedis in Riyadh next month in a battle his manager Mick Francis hopes will be for the IBF title.

crime, law and justice health politics

Pill testing might have stopped festival deaths: study

The rollout of pill-testing services has been thrown back into the spotlight after research highlighted a series of potentially preventable deaths at festivals.

consumers economy, business and finance electricity production and distribution energy environmental issue politics

Energy upgrades to ease hard decisions for renters

Amid "horror stories" from low-income households battling rising living costs, $206m will be spent to cut energy bills and open the door to solar power.

crime, law and justice

Man avoids jail for daylight robbery of teenage boys

A crown prosecutor said Jake Giaccio needed to be imprisoned for armed robberies that targeted vulnerable young people on city streets in broad daylight.

food - consumer goods

Watchdog might buy into claims on supermarket specials

Allegations of false or misleading "was/now" specials advertised by supermarkets are being considered by the consumer watchdog.

crime, law and justice indigenous people inquest

‘Missed opportunities’ in Aboriginal death in custody

The death of an Indigenous father in custody in the Northern Territory may have been avoided if he had received better healthcare.

rugby league

Broncos can cope without grand-final trio, says Jensen

Brisbane have lost three key forwards from the 2023 grand-final side, but prop Corey Jensen says the void will be filled by veterans and tyros in 2024.

crime, law and justice homicide

Woman dumped dismembered partner in bin, court told

Sheree Glastonbury broke down in court as a prosecutor described her murdering her partner, dismembering his body and dumping his torso in a wheelie bin.

politics

Trump cements frontrunner status with record Iowa win

Former US president Donald Trump has posted a record win in the Republican presidential contest in Iowa as Florida governor Ron DeSantis ended a distant second.

civil indigenous people mining natural gas

Indigenous groups and gas giants promised clearer rules

A failed legal bid to stop the construction of an underwater gas pipeline has sparked a promise for clearer rules around consultations with traditional owners.

animal tourism

Dingo euthanised after attacks on K’gari

A dingo has been euthanised after attacking a man and two children on Queensland's K'gari island.

politics science and technology

‘Trust and transparency’ critical for growing AI sector

The federal government is considering mandatory safeguards for the use of artificial intelligence in high-risk settings.

crime, law and justice health politics (general) tobacco

Crackdown slated for $3 billion illegal tobacco trade

Australian Border Force will receive a major funding boost in a crackdown on the illegal tobacco trade the government has labelled a "serious tax crime".

breaking_news tennis

O’Connell scraps his way into Open second round

Chris O'Connell is the first home hope to make the Australian Open second round after compatriots Dane Sweeny, Adam Walton and Jason Kubler lost on day one.

bantamweight boxing breaking_news

Moloney edges Sanchez in tense world title defence

A mouth-watering Australian return is on the cards after Jason Moloney defied Saul Sanchez in a classic to retain his WBO bantamweight world title in Canada.

breaking_news cycling

Gigante wins women’s Tour with storming Willunga ride

Young Australian star Sarah Gigante has won the women's Tour Down Under with a blistering attack on the iconic Willunga Hill climb.

cricket

Smith won’t entertain selection issue if move backfires

Steve Smith expects the freedom of more attacking cricket at the top of the Test order, but hasn't considered what it means for his spot if the move fails.

government government contract summer olympics transport

Pre-Games transport options being stalled by train deal

Public transport options to and from Brisbane Airport will be prioritised as the government continues to navigate an aging, monopolised train contract.

air and space accident emergency incident

Two men killed as light plane crashes in Queensland

A light aircraft has crashed in Queensland's Scenic Rim, killing two men, with police appealing for anyone with footage of the incident to come forward.

basketball

Sobey and co get Bullets rolling to fourth-straight win

Brisbane dealt well with more personnel changes to notch a fourth-straight NBL win, 110-103 over Illawarra behind 25 points from Nathan Sobey.

basketball breaking_news

Kings rebound against Breakers, keep title hopes alive

Jaylen Adams scored 39 points in 27 minutes as the Sydney Kings blasted past the New Zealand Breakers105-76 to snap back into NBL form.

human interest rescue sports event

Ironwomen and ironmen rescue swimmers from flash rip

A group of 25 swimmers have been saved from a rip by quick-thinking surf ironmen and ironwomen fresh from a competition.

breaking_news cricket

Warner sees clear upside in Smith’s shift to the top

David Warner has declared Steve Smith's move to the top of the Test order will play into Australia's hands by forcing bowlers to change tactics against him.