Draper set to make return to full training for Bombers
Essendon ruckman Sam Draper is due to make his long-awaited return to main training after groin surgery, though he is no guarantee to feature in round one.
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Bendigo named top town on the back of Loong the dragon
Wotif has named its top ten Australian towns, with Bendigo in Victoria taking out the top spot for its Golden Dragon Museum and lively gold rush history.
Manly prepare to get skinny for shorter Vegas field
Manly have become the latest NRL club to move to smaller training fields as they prepare for the skinnier and shorter Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
US, Jordan throw weight behind Gaza ceasefire effort
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.
Queensland MP in serious condition after car crash
The Queensland Greens leader says he's hopeful MP Amy MacMahon will make a full recovery after suffering serious injuries in a car crash.
Aussie Croft super excited to tackle former teammates
Aussie Super League star Brodie Croft's first competitive match in Leeds Rhinos colours is against his former club Salford, and he can't wait for the clash.
Schools closed over catastrophic fire danger warning
Dozens of schools have been closed in Victoria due to catastrophic fire conditions as southern states brace for hot, windy and dry weather over coming days.
Panthers out to dodge World Club Challenge ‘hangover’
Nathan Cleary says Penrith are out to avoid the "hangover" that threatened to unravel their 2023 campaign when they return to the World Club Challenge arena.
Remote jobs program to help close the gap in employment
The federal government will table its Closing the Gap reports in Parliament on Tuesday, measuring 2023's progress and outlining their plan for 2024.
Knife sales ban to minors priority for Queensland Labor
Tackling youth crime will be a focus for the Queensland parliament as it returns for the first sitting week of 2024.
Prosecutor’s legal fight over Lehrmann trial findings
The man who prosecuted Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will return to court for his own legal challenge over a subsequent review.
Cambodia reports new bird flu case after boy’s death
Cambodia's Health Ministry says the brother of a boy who died last week from bird flu has tested positive for the virus
Kyiv says Moscow obtaining Starlink via third countries
Starlink says it does not engage in any business with the Russian government or military.
Louis Lynagh to swap Harlequins for Italy’s Benetton
Harlequins wing Louis Lynagh has announced he will join Benetton Rugby next season and looks ready to commit to Italy's national team.
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Urgent changes needed to support women in STEM jobs
A new report recommends changes to support more diversity in science, engineering and technology jobs, as the industry fails to embrace change.
Hamas, Aussie’s terror links no risk at home: spy chief
The risk of terrorism to Australians domestically has not spiked despite Hamas' attack on Israel and a citizen's links to a terrorist group, the spy chief says.
‘Feminism debunked’ YouTuber could face contempt charge
An anti-feminist YouTuber has failed to appear in court after republishing footage of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case.
Sudan left in the dark by RSF-imposed telecoms blackout
Sudan's communication blackout, blamed on the Rapid Support Forces, has hampered aid and left millions vulnerable.
Broncos duo Reynolds, Carrigan involved in scuffle
Brisbane are investigating an altercation between NRL captain Adam Reynolds and lock Pat Carrigan after vision emerged of them engaged in a night-out scuffle.
Ship docks to unload livestock after weeks-long voyage
A live-export ship turned back from the Middle East has returned to port to offload thousands of sheep and cattle on board for five-and-a-half weeks.
Sydney suburbs become homeless hotspots as rents climb
An increase in the number of people accessing specialist support services for homelessness has appeared in areas where rents have risen by up to 40 per cent.
Better days ahead for Florence after a very dark year
Florence, the troubled tunnel boring machine, is back on solid ground and hard at work on the Snowy Hydro 2.0 project, but it's slow going.
Israel frees two hostages, Dutch block jet part exports
A Dutch appeals court has blocked the export of fighter jet parts to Israel, as foreign officials warn of the consequences a ground offensive in Rafah.
Search for children who may have handled infected bat
A search for four children who were seen playing with an infected bat in Ipswich continues as authorities warn the infection can be deadly to humans.
Catastrophic fire danger warning as heatwave hits
Catastrophic fire conditions are tipped for parts of Victoria as the southern states brace for hot, windy and dry weather over coming days.
Immigration detainees not charged under emergency laws
Seven murderers and 37 sex offenders have been released from immigration detention, with the immigration minister under fire over how they've been managed.
High-end car thefts fuel fears of surge in youth crime
A high-speed car chase and thefts allegedly involving seven teenagers have prompted authorities to warn of the dangers posed by youth crime.
Ban on knife sales to be brought forward by Qld govt
A ban on knife sales to minors will be brought forward by the Queensland government after the state's police commissioner addressed cabinet.
Greens MP MacMahon in critical condition after crash
Dr Amy MacMahon is in critical condition at Princess Alexandra Hospital following a collision in Brisbane, with reportedly non life-threatening injuries.
PM ‘very concerned’ about Israeli offensive on Rafah
Australia's prime minister has expressed serious concerns about the threat to civilian lives as Israel prepares a full-blown attack on Rafah in southern Gaza.
‘One interpretation’: Roberts-Smith judge queries death
A judge overseeing a defamation appeal by Ben Roberts-Smith has asked how else an elderly Afghan man could have been killed unless by unlawful execution.