Curious croc too close for comfort in family backyard
An unwelcome visitor in the form of a 2.5 metre crocodile has been given its marching orders after being found snooping around the backyard of a family home.
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Drones being used to protect Antarctic biodiversity
Scientists are surveying remote areas of Antarctica with drones, hoping to protect plants and animals in the fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change.
Tasmania’s minority Liberal government on thin ice
Tasmania appears to be heading to an early election with rebel independent MPs and the state's minority Liberal premier at loggerheads.
Molly Picklum shines as women’s Pipe Pro action begins
The two best waves of the day were scored by Australia's Molly Picklum, while Sally Fitzgibbons and Tyler Wright also avoided the Pipe Pro elimination round.
Stronger work rights secure as businesses warn of costs
Gig workers, casual staff and employees bugged after hours by their bosses are the winners of laws that have passed the Senate to the displeasure of businesses.
Jackson gets green light for crucial Opals qualifiers
Ahead of Olympic qualifiers in Brazil, Opals coach Sandy Brondello says 42-year-old Lauren Jackson is in better shape than she was at the 2022 World Cup.
Last Burgess standing gets set to leave Souths
Tom Burgess will become the last of the four famous siblings to quit South Sydney when he joins English club Huddersfield at the end of the 2024 NRL season.
AGL Energy back in the black, but sights set on green
AGL Energy insists there is a "very, very competitive" market after bouncing back into profit and reserving billions of dollars to replace coal-fired power.
Donors to UN agency in Gaza ‘need confidence’: Wong
Foreign Minister Penny Wong has received advice saying Australian money is not being funnelled through an aid organisation to fund terrorism in Gaza.
Man dies after reports of stabbing
Police are investigating the death of a 34-year-old man in Mt Isa in northwest Queensland following reports of a stabbing.
‘We need you at home’, daughter pleads to missing mum
Police are concerned about the out-of-character disappearance of Ballarat mum Samantha Murphy, who vanished after going for an early morning run.
‘It means a great deal’: William thankful for support
Prince William has returned to royal duties for the first time since his father King Charles revealed his cancer diagnosis and his wife was hospitalised.
Russia pounds Avdiivka, fires missiles at Kyiv
Russian forces are pounding an area in eastern Ukraine but have also launched missiles at major cities including Kyiv.
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Green energy, mining investment eases sting of slowdown
Mining and utilities are tipped as "bright spots" for construction and engineering jobs to offset broader economic pain as business investment stalls.
Optus outage drives spike in telco customer complaints
The latest watchdog data shows an increase in complaints about telco services, coinciding with an Optus outage that lasted up to 14 hours for some customers.
Climate change fuelling Australia’s eighth-warmest year
Australia sweltered through its eighth-warmest year on record in 2023, according to a new report from the Bureau of Meteorology.
Big opportunities for seed to grow bush food industry
A tiny Australian seed could provide big opportunities for indigenous communities according to new research.
First Nations drag festival platforms Indigenous queens
Torres Strait Islander queen Cerulean loves bringing joy to the stage. She is hosting the First Nations drag festival and wants to see more Indigenous artists.
PNG wants to stand on its ‘own two feet’: PM Marape
The leaders of Australia and Papua New Guinea have discussed regional and economic security after James Marape made history by addressing federal MPs.
Australia suffer first-ever WODI loss to South Africa
South Africa have pulled off a major ODI upset, stunning Australia at North Sydney Oval to send their three-match series to a decider.
Humbled Valetini wins Wallabies’ John Eales Medal
Brumbies No.8 Rob Valetini has been rewarded for his consistent 2023 season with the John Eales Medal as the Wallabies' player of the year.
Fears grow for woman as neighbours join search
Neighbours of missing Ballarat East woman Samantha Murphy have been asked to help a search for her as fears grow for her welfare.
Boy out on bail when grandmother fatally stabbed
The Queensland government has issued a plea to magistrates after it was revealed a boy was out on bail when he allegedly stabbed a grandmother in a car park.
Brisbane Lions slapped with AFLW concussion breach
The Brisbane Lions have been fined $20,000 after committing a non-deliberate breach of the AFLW's concussion rules during last season's grand final.
Environmental approval confirmed for 30-year coal mine
Environmentalists have slammed a decision to approve a coal mine in Queensland that is expected to produce more than half a billion tonnes in emissions.
Rob Woodhouse appointed chief of Swimming Australia
Swimming Australia has named dual Olympian Rob Woodhouse, an uncle of Emma McKeon, as its new chief executive.
Parents charged over two-year-old girl’s death
A Queensland man and woman have been charged with murder after allegedly denying their sick toddler medical treatment.
T20 expansion cricket’s ‘biggest challenge’: Ponting
Ricky Ponting has called the franchise boom cricket's "biggest challenge" after a weakened South Africa suffered a whopping defeat to New Zealand.
Fresh details emerge on Colombian man’s alleged murder
New details have emerged about how police allege a Colombian man was murdered, as two of his accused killers faced court.
More social housing as cost-of-living crisis hits hard
Homelessness organisations have painted a dire picture of the crisis facing Queensland as the government announces more social housing but admits it takes time.
Door open for Wighton to make Origin return: Maguire
Michael Maguire is open to welcoming Jack Wighton back to the State of Origin arena but has dodged questions about James Tedesco retaining the NSW captaincy.